| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | [2011] NZERA Christchurch 168 |
| Determination date | 02 November 2011 |
| Member | D Appleton |
| Representation | T L Yarrell (in person) ; A Leulu |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Yarrell v Department of Labour |
| Summary | PARENTAL LEAVE – Applicant sought review of respondent’s decision not eligible for paid parental leave – Applicant made redundant following Christchurch earthquake and in new employment for five months at date of delivery – Respondent claimed applicant did not satisfy eligibility criteria due to length of employment – Authority found eligibility criteria clear and no room for respondent to exercise any discretion – Authority sympathised with applicant’s situation because ineligibility derived from redundancy following Christchurch earthquake – Application dismissed |
| Result | Application dismissed ; No order for costs |
| Main Category | Parental Leave |
| Statutes | Parental Leave and Employment Protection Act 1987 s7;Parental Leave and Employment Protection Act 1987 s71CA(1);Parental Leave and Employment Protection Act 1987 s71D(1);Parental Leave and Employment Protection Act 1987 s71ZB |
| Number of Pages | 3 |
| PDF File Link: | 2011_NZERA_Christchurch_168.pdf [pdf 16 KB] |