| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | CA 133/10 |
| Determination date | 24 June 2010 |
| Member | P Cheyne |
| Representation | T Shaw ; P Kiely |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Shearer v Radius Residential Care Ltd |
| Other Parties | 2 |
| Summary | PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Application for removal to Employment Court (“EC”) – Respondent sought removal to EC – Applicant consented to removal – Applicant claimed unjustified dismissal – Respondent claimed dismissal justified – Respondent’s Human Resources Manager (“X”) substantially involved in disciplinary investigation – X appointed Member of Employment Relations Authority after date for investigation meeting set – Authority found would have to hear and assess X’s evidence despite being fellow Authority Member – Found substantial risk of appearance of bias – Matter removed to EC |
| Result | Application granted ; Costs reserved |
| Main Category | Practice & Procedure |
| Number of Pages | 2 |
| PDF File Link: | ca 133_10.pdf [pdf 9 KB] |