| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | CA 156/09 |
| Determination date | 15 September 2009 |
| Member | P Montgomery |
| Representation | J Farrow, B Crawford (in person) ; C Smith |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Knight & Anor v Board of Trustess, Tokomairiro High School |
| Other Parties | Crawford |
| Summary | PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Second applicant lodged statement of problem jointly with first applicant – Parties accepted tentative dates for teleconference and investigation meeting – However, parties supportive of ongoing negotiations to resolve issues – Respondent made strike out application on grounds second applicant had advised local newspaper was not pursuing grievance against respondent – Second applicant advised Authority intended to continue personal grievance claim and had applied for legal aid – Second applicant’s solicitor had not contacted Authority – Respondent argued could not progress mediation settlement discussions until applicant’s position clarified – Authority found second applicant had not opposed respondent’s strike out application – Authority ordered second applicant’s name be removed from file |
| Result | Orders made ; No order for costs |
| Main Category | Practice & Procedure |
| Number of Pages | 3 |
| PDF File Link: | ca 156_09.pdf [pdf 11 KB] |