Restrictions OK
Jurisdiction Employment Relations Authority - Auckland
Reference No [2016] NZERA Auckland 382
Determination date 22 November 2016
Member R Arthur
Representation J Singh (in person) ; R Rendle
Location Auckland
Parties Singh v Auckland District Health Board
Summary JURISDICTION – Whether claim already commenced under Human Rights Act 1993
Abstract AUTHORITY FOUND –JURISDICTION: Applicant had commenced proceedings under Human Rights Act concerning bullying, discrimination and harassment claims. Claims essentially same as those in personal grievance claim. Subject matter of claim to be considered by Human Rights Review Tribunal. No jurisdiction.
Result Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
Main Category Jurisdiction
Statutes ERA s112(4) ; ERA s174D ; ERA s174E ; Human Rights Act 1993 s79A
Cases Cited Wang v Hamilton Multicultural Services Trust [2010] NZEmpC 142, [2010] ERNZ 468
Number of Pages 5
PDF File Link: 2016_NZERA_Auckland_382.pdf [pdf 160 KB]