| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | CA 160/05 |
| Determination date | 12 December 2005 |
| Member | P Montgomery |
| Representation | R Thompson ; J Moran |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | R v D McDonald Motors Ltd |
| Summary | PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE - Application to strike out proceedings - Applicant claimed unjustified dismissal, unjustified disadvantage, and arrears of wages - Applicant failed to lodge and serve necessary statements of evidence as directed stating she was in ill health and providing medical certificate - Further postponement due to ill health - Applicant's representative asked for matter to be permanently be adjourned until she notified Authority was well enough to continue with matter - Authority declined to continue investigation of claim - Investigation closed - COSTS - Applicant legally aided - Under usual circumstances Authority would have specified amount applicant would have been ordered to pay had she not been legally aided - Not provided with any evidence of costs respondent had actually borne in respect of matter to date - Identity of applicant was suppressed to maintain her privacy |
| Result | Investigation closed ; Orders accordingly ; Costs in favour of respondent ($50) |
| Statutes | ERA s162;Legal Services Act 2000 s40(3) |
| Number of Pages | 4 |
| PDF File Link: | ca 160_05.pdf [pdf 20 KB] |