| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Wellington |
| Reference No | [2017] NZERA Wellington 110 |
| Hearing date | 27-Jul-17 |
| Determination date | 15 November 2017 |
| Member | T Tetitaha |
| Representation | T Cooper ; no appearance |
| Location | Wellington |
| Parties | Barbara Buckett & Associates t/a Buckett Law v Farani |
| Summary | JURISDICTION – Whether Authority ought to determine an issue which is primarily criminal –Office Manager |
| Abstract | AUTHORITY FOUND –;JURISDICTION: Issue not an employment relationship issue. No ongoing employment relationship when Statement of Problem filed. Essential character of the matter criminal. No need to engage specialist employment jurisdiction where legal obligation arises pursuant to Crimes Act 1961. No jurisdiction. |
| Result | Application dismissed ; No order for costs |
| Main Category | Jurisdiction |
| Statutes | ERA s3(a);ERA s5;ERA s161(1)(b);ERA s161(1)(f);ERA s161(1)(r);Crimes Act 1961 s228(b) |
| Cases Cited | BDM Grange Ltd v Parker [2006] 1 NZLR 353 (HC);Ecostore Company Ltd v Worth [2017] NZHC 1480;Hally Labels Ltd v Powell [2015] NZEmpC 92;JP Morgan Chase Bank NA v Lewis [2015] 3 NZLR 618 (CA);Opai v Culpan [2016] NZHC 3004;Pain Management Systems (NZ) Ltd v McCallum HC Christchurch CP72/01, 14 August 2001;The Hibernian Catholic Benefit Society v Hagai [2014] NZHC 24 |
| Number of Pages | 7 |
| PDF File Link: | 2017_NZERA_Wellington_110.pdf [pdf 122 KB] |