| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Wellington |
| Reference No | WA 84/08 |
| Hearing date | 16 Apr 2008 |
| Determination date | 19 June 2008 |
| Member | J Crichton |
| Representation | B Buckett ; C Patterson |
| Location | Wellington |
| Parties | Allan v Ogilvy Wellington Ltd |
| Summary | PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE - Identity of employer - Number of changes to employer’s name during applicant’s employment - Original statement of problem raising disadvantage grievance named different company as employer - Counsel indicated company acquired by respondent - Applicant amended statement of problem to name respondent and added claim for dismissal on grounds of redundancy - Company ceased to trade when respondent took over - Employees transferred to respondent - Respondent terminated applicant’s employment for redundancy - Proceedings properly re-intituled to record correct respondent - No meeting of minds for applicant to be employed by separate entity during 2007 so no further redundancy entitlement - One period of employment and one respondent, albeit respondent changed its name during employment |
| Result | Orders accordingly ; Costs reserved |
| Main Category | Practice & Procedure |
| Number of Pages | 5 |
| PDF File Link: | wa 84_08.pdf [pdf 28 KB] |