| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Wellington |
| Reference No | WA 77/01 |
| Determination date | 05 November 2001 |
| Member | P R Stapp |
| Representation | M Dawson ; M Gould |
| Location | Wellington |
| Parties | Beetham v Recsporlei International Inc t/a Te Wananga o Whanake Rangataua |
| Other Parties | K Krisinich, K Newland, L Robinson, J Swami, S Hudson |
| Summary | INTERIM INJUNCTION - Application for interim reinstatement - Disputed whether employee or independent contractor - Sale of business - Purchaser's details kept confidential - Refused to sign employment contract without knowing new employer - Arguable case - Alternative remedies available under personal grievance procedures - Balance of convenience and overall justice supported respondent |
| Result | Application dismissed ; Costs reserved |
| Statutes | ERA s127(4) |
| Cases Cited | Baker v Armourguard Security Ltd [1998] 1 ERNZ 424;Howe v The Internet Group Ltd (IHUG) [1999] 1 ERNZ 879;Klissers Farmhouse Bakeries Ltd v Harvest Bakeries Ltd [1985] 2 NZLR 129;Madar v P & O Services (NZ) Ltd [1999] 2 ERNZ 174;X v Y Ltd and New Zealand Stock Exchange [1992] 1 ERNZ 863 |
| Number of Pages | 4 |
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