| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | CA 155/04 |
| Hearing date | 28 Oct 2004 |
| Determination date | 08 December 2004 |
| Member | J Crichton |
| Representation | K Strugnell (in person) ; P Churchman |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Strugnell v Bell-Booth Ltd |
| Summary | JURISDICTION - Whether employee or principal/agent relationship - Parties both thought was principal/agent relationship - Applicant brought claim since clause in agreement said any disputes should be dealt with through the Employment Institutions - Clear that not employee - Parties correct in understanding that relationship one of principal and agent - Authority unable to assist parties any further - Applicant should pursue remedies in other Tribunals - No jurisdiction - COSTS - Costs to lie where they fall |
| Result | Application dismissed ; Costs to lie where they fall |
| Statutes | ERA s6(2) |
| Cases Cited | Three Foot Six Ltd v Bryson [2004] 2 ERNZ 97 |
| Number of Pages | 7 |
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