| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | [2016] NZERA Christchurch 175 |
| Hearing date | 20-Jul-16 |
| Determination date | 30 September 2016 |
| Member | C Hickey |
| Representation | A Oberndorfer ; M O'Brien |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Robinson v ACM New Zealand Ltd |
| Summary | PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Applicant sought extension of timeframe to commence personal grievance claim |
| Abstract | AUTHORITY FOUND –PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE: Claims only filed a few weeks late. Main failing in late filing that of applicant’s representative. Some key staff still employed by respondent. Arguable case of applicant. Overall justice in favour of applicant. Leave granted to commence claims out of time. |
| Result | Application granted ; Costs reserved |
| Main Category | Practice & Procedure |
| Statutes | ERA s114(6) ; ERA s219 |
| Cases Cited | Day v Whitcoulls Group Ltd [1997] ERNZ 541 (EmpC) ; Roberts v Commissioner of Police EmpC Auckland AC33/06, 27 June 2006 |
| Number of Pages | 8 |
| PDF File Link: | 2016_NZERA_Christchurch_175.pdf [pdf 164 KB] |