| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | CA 150/04 |
| Determination date | 20 December 2004 |
| Member | P Montgomery |
| Representation | S Sharp (in person) ; N McPhail |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Sharp v University of Canterbury |
| Summary | RAISING PERSONAL GRIEVANCE - Applicant sought to raise personal grievance out of time - Previously had been post graduate student and tutor for two years - During that time alleged was turbulent interaction" with senior management - During present period of employment made statement to third party that Registrar of respondent was not to be trusted - Meeting to discuss issue - Was told he must refrain from criticising respondent's management - Applicant tendered pre-written resignation letter - Alleged was so traumatised by treatment at hands of employer such that was unable to raise grievance within 90 days - However, within the 90 day period had considered re-employment with respondent - Sufficient evidence not provided to show exceptional circumstances - Applicant later applied for casual work with respondent - COSTS - Costs in favour of respondent $400 - International Student Accommodation Advisor" |
| Result | Application dismissed ; Costs in favour of respondent ($400) |
| Statutes | ERA s114;ERA s115 |
| Number of Pages | 3 |
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