| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Wellington |
| Reference No | [2017] NZERA Wellington 29 |
| Determination date | 28 April 2017 |
| Member | V Campbell |
| Representation | B Chadwick (in person) ; N Farrell |
| Location | Wellington |
| Parties | Chadwick v The Chief Executive of the Ministry of Social Development |
| Summary | JURISDICTION - Whether applicant in employment relationship with respondent - Volunteer -Beneficiary |
| Abstract | AUTHORITY FOUND -;JURISDICTION: Applicant did not undertake voluntary work on behalf of respondent. Respondent had no control over applicant’s voluntary work. Voluntary work applicant undertook completely removed from respondent’s business. Applicant not employed by respondent. No jurisdiction. |
| Result | Application dismissed ; Costs reserved |
| Main Category | Jurisdiction |
| Statutes | ERA s6(1) ; ERA s6(3) ; ERA s174E |
| Cases Cited | Bryson v Three Foot Six Ltd (No 2) [2005] NZSC 34;Poulter v Antipodean Growers Ltd [2010] NZEmpC 77;The Salad Bowl Ltd v Howe-Thornley [2013] NZEmpC 152 |
| Number of Pages | 3 |
| PDF File Link: | 2017_NZERA_Wellington_29.pdf [pdf 93 KB] |