Restrictions OK
Jurisdiction Employment Relations Authority - Wellington
Reference No WA 86/05
Determination date 25 May 2005
Member D Asher
Representation R Moodie ; M Quigg
Location Wellington
Parties Snowdon v Radio New Zealand Ltd
Summary PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE - Application by respondent to remove matter to Employment Court - Applicant sought interim reinstatement following dismissal - Applicant's earlier personal grievance (prior to dismissal) had been removed to Court - Respondent alleged Court already had before it proceedings between same parties which involved same or similar or related issues - Applicant opposed removal - Court had benefit of extensive documentation and evidence about parties' employment relationship - Court had much of background and many of details leading to respondent's decision to dismiss - Authority also satisfied in all circumstances that Court should determine matter taking into account lengthy history of litigation between parties - Matter removed to Employment Court
Result Application granted ; Matter removed to Court ; Costs reserved
Statutes ERA s178(2)(c);ERA s178(2)(d)
Number of Pages 4
PDF File Link: wa 86_05.pdf [pdf 18 KB]