Restrictions OK
Jurisdiction Employment Relations Authority - Wellington
Reference No [2017] NZERA Wellington 19
Determination date 31 March 2017
Member T Tetitaha
Representation J Greally ; P May
Location Wellington
Parties Cowan v 900 Degrees NZ 2008 Ltd
Summary PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE: Applicant sought to reopen Authority investigation
Abstract AUTHORITY FOUND -;PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE: Applicant filed amended statement of problem (“ASOP”) to increase compensation sought. Applicant did not obtain leave to file ASOP. To reopen would require remedies hearing about compensation. Benefits of reopening would be greatly outweighed by costs of doing so. Need for finality in litigation. Application to reopen dismissed.
Result Application dismissed ; Costs to lie where they fall
Main Category Practice & Procedure
Statutes ERA Second Schedule cl4
Cases Cited Cowan v 900 Degrees NZ 2008 Ltd [2017] NZERA Wellington 16;Young v Board of Trustees of Aorere College [2013] NZEmpC 111
Number of Pages 3
PDF File Link: 2017_NZERA_Wellington_19.pdf [pdf 101 KB]