| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | CA 112/08 |
| Determination date | 05 August 2008 |
| Member | P Montgomery |
| Representation | R Brazil ; B Moskovis |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Wigmore v Union and Community Health Centre Inc. |
| Summary | RAISING PERSONAL GRIEVANCE - Applicant sought leave to raise personal grievance outside 90 day period – Respondent argued applicant’s union met with respondent two years after resignation – Although aware claim well outside 90 day period, respondent had investigated claims and concluded unfounded – Respondent advised union on without prejudice basis that willing to consider any additional reports from applicant – Letter stated if reports not received by stipulated deadline, respondent would assume applicant not pursuing matter further – Applicant lodged application in Authority four years later – Authority found issue was whether Authority had jurisdiction to grant leave – Found current application lodged in Authority four years after grievance first raised through union – Found s114(6) Employment Relations Act 2000 ERA prevented Authority from considering claim as more than three years passed since grievance raised |
| Result | Application dismissed ; Costs reserved |
| Main Category | Raising PG |
| Statutes | ERA s114(3);ERA s114(6) |
| Number of Pages | 3 |
| PDF File Link: | ca 112_08.pdf [pdf 18 KB] |