Restrictions OK
Jurisdiction Employment Relations Authority - Wellington
Reference No [2011] NZERA Wellington 76
Hearing date 10 May 2011
Determination date 10 May 2011
Member D Asher
Representation no appearance ; S Burlance
Location Palmerston North
Parties Lacy v Ruanui Station Partnership
Summary RAISING PERSONAL GRIEVANCE – Whether grievance raised within 90 days – No appearance for applicant – Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent – Respondent claimed matter at end because no contact made until after 90 day period expired – Authority found lack of evidence to support grievance raised in time – Found applicant lacked credibility – Found applicant’s allegations owed holiday pay and wages unilaterally reduced also unlikely to succeed – Found applicant’s credibility undermined by failure to communicate with Authority and adhere with timelines for providing evidence – Found leave reserved for applicant to pursue wage and holiday pay matters – Authority only addressed 90 day issue – Found grievance not raised within 90 days – Sheppard
Result Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
Main Category Raising PG
Statutes ERA s114
Number of Pages 4
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