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Koroiwaqa v Goodman Fielder International [2019] FJET 17; ERT Grievance 1 of 2017 (3 June 2019)




Decision


Title of Matter:
Vasili Koroiwaqa
v
Goodman Fielder International
Section:
Section 211 (1)(k)Employment Relations Act 2007
Subject:
Adjudication of Grievance Arising Out of Dismissal
Matter Number:
ERT Grievance No 01 of 2017
Appearances:
Ms L Gaga, National Union of Workers, for the Grievor
Mr R Singh, Munro Leys Lawyers, , for the Employer
Date of Hearing:
Wednesday 5 April 2017
Before:
Mr Andrew J See, Resident Magistrate
Date of Decision:
3 June 2019

KEYWORDS: Dismissal arising out of employment; Section 211 Employment Relations Act 2007; Negligence of employee; Striking out of proceedings for failing to take a step.

This matter was referred to the Tribunal on 19 January 2017 from the Mediation Service. The matter was heard on 5 April 2017. The Grievor was to file closing submissions by 17 May 2017. On 23 August 2017, the matter was called back on before the Tribunal and Directions issued to the Grievor to file submissions as to why leave should be granted to enlarge the time for the filing.
Until to date, no such application has been received and as a result, the matter is hereby struck out for failure to take a step in proceedings. An Order to give effect to this decision, will be issued to the parties.


Andrew J See
Resident Magistrate


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