| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Wellington |
| Reference No | WA 28/06 |
| Hearing date | 8 Feb 2006 |
| Determination date | 17 February 2006 |
| Member | D Asher |
| Representation | no appearance ; S Winter |
| Location | Palmerston North |
| Parties | Douglas v McColl t/a Tim McColl Contracting Ltd |
| Summary | PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE - Applicant alleged had been subjected to sexual harassment and threatening, intimidating and abusive behaviour by respondent - In return, respondent made number of serious allegations about applicant - No appearance by applicant - Satisfied applicant well aware of investigation and was appropriate for Authority to proceed - Failed to comment on copy of witness statement and cost submissions sent to applicant after scheduled investigation meeting - Investigation disclosed no reasons to favour applicant's claims over respondent's evidence - Satisfied applicant's claims were without substance - Claim dismissed - COSTS - Respondent sought costs of $1,500 - Satisfied amount was a fair and reasonable contribution - General labourer |
| Result | Application dismissed ; Costs in favour of respondent ($1,500) |
| Statutes | ERA s160;ERA s173;ERA s173(2B) |
| Number of Pages | 5 |
| PDF File Link: | wa 28_06.pdf [pdf 17 KB] |