Appearing in the Employment Relations Authority
Issues covered include: Employment Relations Authority procedures, applications, evidence, appearances
Description
Join Michele Ryan from the Employment Relations Authority who will give you an in depth practical understanding of ERA applications, evidence and appearances. If you are new to this area of law or unfamiliar with the ERA process, or used to the District/High courts you will develop valuable skills for preparing and participating in ERA matters.
Attend and earn 3 CPD Hours
WORKSHOP
9.15am to 10.45am: The Initial Stages: Jurisdiction and the Application Process
ERA’s Jurisdiction and Appearing in ERA Matters
- Overview of ERA's jurisdiction and structure
- Analysing when ERA is the most appropriate jurisdiction to initiate an Application
- Legislative updates
- Procedural standards, requirements and considerations in ERA matters
What is Required for an Application and Lodgement?
- Clearly stating the nature and basis of the Application
- Providing adequate and appropriate supporting documents
- Lodgement
- Seeking and providing further particulars / information
- The need for and content of a reply
10.45am to 11.00am Morning Tea Break
11.00am to 12.30pm: The Concluding Stages: Evidence, Conferences and the Investigation Meeting
Evidence in the ERA
- Key differences between how the Authority and Courts treat evidence
- How to deal with documents and other evidence
- Witness statements
- 'Not bound by the rules of evidence': the practical implications
- Procedural fairness and natural justice at ERA: the evidentiary implications
Mediation, Case Management Conferences, and the Investigation Meeting
- Mediation
- Case management conferences
- What happens Investigation meeting?
- Tips for achieving a determination in your favour
- Dispute resolution mechanisms
- Costs
Presented by Michele Ryan and Robin Arthur Member, Employment Relations Authority
Learning Objectives
- Gain practical skills to apply when appearing in the Employment Relations Authority
Venue
Grand Mercure Auckland
Level 2, 8 Customs Street East
Auckland 1010
New Zealand
Directions
Grand Mercure Auckland is a short 5 minute walk from the main train/bus station Britomart.
Parking
Parking is not included in your registration. Here are some options below.
The hotel has very limited on-site parking. There is a valet service which works on a 'first come, first serve basis', and is $40 per car.
Other surrounding parking options include:
Britomart Car Park - click here to view rates
Lumley Centre Car Park - click here to view rates