| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | [2016] NZERA Christchurch 156 |
| Hearing date | 13-Sep-16 |
| Determination date | 14 September 2016 |
| Member | H Doyle |
| Representation | J Goldstein, L Ryder ; K Glading, K O'Shea |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Firman v Insyn Ltd t/a Synergy Hair Riccarton |
| Summary | PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Admissibility of evidence – Whether transcripts of recordings taken without respondent’s permission admissible |
| Abstract | AUTHORITY FOUND –PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE: Recording of conversation at disciplinary meeting and conversations between staff members admissible as relevant to investigation, although recorded without permission. Recording of respondent’s general manager and other staff members done inadvertently and would require Authority to consider what was meant by certain comments. Recording inadmissible. |
| Result | Application partially granted ; No order for costs |
| Main Category | Practice & Procedure |
| Number of Pages | 3 |
| PDF File Link: | 2016_NZERA_Christchurch_156.pdf [pdf 85 KB] |