| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | CA 157/07 |
| Determination date | 19 December 2007 |
| Member | J Crichton |
| Representation | MJ Thomas ; B Dorking |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Ka'ai v Vice Chancellor, University of Otago |
| Summary | PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE - JURISDICTION - Interim determination - Applicant alleged unjustified disadvantage and unjustified dismissal - Matter set down for investigation meeting - Applicant proposed Authority hear evidence of post-termination-of-employment conduct of respondent at investigation meeting – Sought to introduce evidence that respondent acted in bad faith - Not relevant to grievance per se but to show respondent breached good faith obligations – Alleged deprived of opportunity to be heard in respect of bullying allegations made against her as consequence of actions respondent took - Alleged representative of respondent spoke disrespectfully at a meeting thus potentially damaging reputation - Employer's action must be judged at time taken, not subsequently - Not persuaded conduct relevant to complaint – Relevant or not Authority had no jurisdiction to consider such material - Damage to reputation not a matter for employment institutions – Post-termination conduct of respondent not to be considered in substantive hearing |
| Result | Orders accordingly ; No order for costs |
| Main Category | Jurisdiction |
| Number of Pages | 4 |
| PDF File Link: | ca 157_07.pdf [pdf 20 KB] |