| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | [2016] NZERA Christchurch 174 |
| Determination date | 27 September 2016 |
| Member | P van Keulen |
| Representation | D Gilbert (in person) ; AM McInally |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Gilbert v E Tu Inc (formerly called NZ Amalgamated Engineering Printing & Manufactureing Union Inc) |
| Summary | PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Applicant sought removal of matter to Employment Court on ground important question of law likely to arise – Whether Authority can refuse to issue witness summons |
| Abstract | AUTHORITY FOUND -PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE: Employment Relations Act 2000 states that Authority may issue summons and may take into account evidence that in equity and good conscience thinks fit. Authority can follow whatever procedure appropriate. Application for removal dismissed. |
| Result | Application dismissed ; Costs reserved |
| Main Category | Practice & Procedure |
| Statutes | ERA s4 ; ERA s160 ; ERA s160(2A) ; ERA s160(2A)(2) ; ERA s178 ; ERA s178(2) ; ERA Second Schedule cl5(1) |
| Number of Pages | 6 |
| PDF File Link: | 2016_NZERA_Christchurch_174.pdf [pdf 104 KB] |