| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | [2017] NZERA Auckland 299 |
| Determination date | 28 September 2017 |
| Member | J Crichton |
| Representation | M Bowen (in person), J Lewis (in person) ; E Butcher |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Bowen & Anor v Bank of New Zealand |
| Other Parties | Lewis |
| Summary | PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Applicant sought removal of matter to Employment Court on grounds of unconscious bias due to former Member of the Employment Relations Authority involvement as witness |
| Abstract | AUTHORITY FOUND – PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE: Efforts made to reduce risk of unconscious bias by assigning Member and Authority Officer who had no interaction with former Member. Applicant subsequently conceded matter can be dealt with by Authority. Application dismissed |
| Result | Application dismissed ; Costs reserved |
| Main Category | Practice & Procedure |
| Number of Pages | 3 |
| PDF File Link: | 2017_NZERA_Auckland_299.pdf [pdf 86 KB] |