| 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] |