| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | [2016] NZERA Auckland 273 |
| Determination date | 12 August 2016 |
| Member | Rachel Larmer |
| Representation | A Rogerson (in person); C Milnes |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Rogerson v Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment |
| Summary | PARENTAL LEAVE – Applicant sought review of respondent’s decision applicant not eligible for paid parental leave (“PPL”) – Private adoption |
| Abstract | AUTHORITY FOUND –;PARENTAL LEAVE: Applicant failed to obtain “prior approval” from social worker before taking child home. Applicant not advised of need for approval letter. Applicant proactively tried to comply with all legal obligations and acted in good faith at all times. Appropriate to exercise discretion to remedy defect in application. Applicant entitled to PPL. |
| Result | Application granted ; Orders made ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($71.56)(filing fee) ; No order for costs |
| Main Category | Parental Leave |
| Statutes | Parental Leave and Employment Protection Act 1987;Parental Leave and Employment Protection Act 1987 s9;Parental Leave and Employment Protection Act 1987 s31;Parental Leave and Employment Protection Act 1987 s32;Parental Leave and Employment Protection Act 1987 s33;Parental Leave and Employment Protection Act 1987 s68 |
| Number of Pages | 5 |
| PDF File Link: | 2016_NZERA_Auckland_273.pdf [pdf 94 KB] |