| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | [2017] NZERA Auckland 357 |
| Determination date | 15 November 2017 |
| Member | R Larmer |
| Representation | R Amaranathan ; N Ridder, H Kynaston |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Opai v The Commissioner of Police |
| Summary | RAISING PERSONAL GRIEVANCE – Whether grievance raised within 90 days – PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Whether proceedings commenced within 3 years of raising grievance – JURISDICTION – Whether Authority has jurisdiction to investigate applicants personal grievance claims – Watch House Officer |
| Abstract | AUTHORITY FOUND –;RAISING PERSONAL GRIEVANCE: Personal grievance claims claiming applicant disadvantaged by actions of police raised within 90 days of them arising or coming to applicant’s attention. PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE: Disadvantage grievances lodged with Authority exactly three years from date raised. JURISDICTION: Satisfied applicant commenced proceedings in time. Authority has jurisdiction to proceed. |
| Result | Questions answered in favour of applicant ; Costs reserved |
| Main Category | Jurisdiction |
| Statutes | ERA s114(1);ERA s114(6) |
| Number of Pages | 12 |
| PDF File Link: | 2017_NZERA_Auckland_357.pdf [pdf 182 KB] |