| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | [2015] NZERA Auckland 307 |
| Determination date | 30 September 2015 |
| Member | J Crichton |
| Representation | R McCabe ; A Caisley |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | H v A Ltd |
| Summary | PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Applicant sought removal to Employment Court (“EC”) on ground EC already had before it proceedings between same parties involving same or similar issues – Applicant sought joinder of file with other matter – Applicant sought order for non-publication of identifying details of parties |
| Abstract | AUTHORITY FOUND –PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE: Respondent did not oppose removal. Nexus between matter dealt with by EC and matter before Authority. Appropriate in all circumstances to remove matter to EC. Matter removed to EC. Appropriate to allow EC to consider whether matters should be joined. Application for joinder dismissed. Appropriate to replicate non-publication orders granted by EC in Authority. Application for non-publication order granted. |
| Result | Application partially granted ; Costs reserved |
| Main Category | Practice & Procedure |
| Statutes | ERA s178(2)(c) ; ERA s178(2)(d) ; ERA s221 |
| Number of Pages | 5 |
| PDF File Link: | 2015_NZERA_Auckland_307.pdf [pdf 141 KB] |