| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | [2016] NZERA Christchurch 50 |
| Hearing date | 4-Mar-16 |
| Determination date | 19 April 2016 |
| Member | Christine Hickey |
| Representation | C O'Connor ; H Matthews |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | McDonald v Discover Tekapo Ltd |
| Summary | JURISDICTION – Whether applicant in employment relationship with respondent – COSTS – Respondent sought contribution towards costs – Chef |
| Abstract | AUTHORITY FOUND -;JURISDICTION: Applicant did not intend to accept offer until legal advice obtained. No sufficient certainty of terms in respondent’s verbal enquiry. No existing contract between parties. Respondent entitled to withdraw verbal offer. No jurisdiction.;COSTS: Less than one day investigation meeting. Applicant to pay respondent $1,750 contribution towards costs. |
| Result | Application dismissed ; Costs in favour of respondent ($1,750) |
| Main Category | Jurisdiction |
| Statutes | ERA s5;ERA s63A;ERA s63A(2)(c) |
| Cases Cited | Olsen v Carter Holt Harvey IT Ltd [2008] ERNZ 557 (EmpC) |
| Number of Pages | 6 |
| PDF File Link: | 2016_NZERA_Christchurch_50.pdf [pdf 156 KB] |