| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | [2016] NZERA Christchurch 219 |
| Determination date | 09 December 2016 |
| Member | H Doyle |
| Representation | L Ryder ; P Shaw |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Thow v Canterbury District Health Board |
| Summary | PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Applicant sought removal of matter to Employment Court (“EC”) on ground EC already had before it proceedings between same parties involving same or similar issues |
| Abstract | AUTHORITY FOUND –PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE: Similar or related factual issues with proceedings already before EC. Evidence for both proceedings similar. No persuasive factors against removal. Matter removed to EC. |
| Result | Application granted ; Costs reserved |
| Main Category | Practice & Procedure |
| Statutes | ERA s178(2)(c) ; ERA s178(2)(d) |
| Cases Cited | Thow v Canterbury District Health Board [2016] NZERA Christchurch 151 |
| Number of Pages | 5 |
| PDF File Link: | 2016_NZERA_Christchurch_219.pdf [pdf 201 KB] |