| 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] |