| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Wellington |
| Reference No | WA 128/07 |
| Determination date | 13 September 2007 |
| Member | P R Stapp |
| Representation | RL Pinfold ; MS Manhaas |
| Location | Wellington |
| Parties | Devi v M Manhaas & Manhaas Industries Ltd & Anor |
| Other Parties | Seema Lal t/a Snacks Foods Ltd |
| Summary | PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE - Applicant overseas and could not afford to return to New Zealand to provide evidence in person - Also difficult to meet immigration requirements before scheduled investigation meeting - Requested matter be extended to next available date - Respondent did not oppose or agree to extension - Authority satisfied date for investigation meeting should be vacated - However, in circumstances not prepared to allocate another date - Applicant's future availability uncertain - Authority not prepared to accept respondent's claim unavailable for one year period without details being provided - Investigation adjourned sine die until applicant provided certainty about availability for investigation meeting - Authority would then look more closely at respondent's availability but it was on notice needed to be prepared to proceed |
| Result | Orders accordingly ; No order for costs |
| Main Category | Practice & Procedure |
| Number of Pages | 3 |
| PDF File Link: | wa 128_07.pdf [pdf 15 KB] |