Launch of online database of Employment Relations Authority determinations

The Department of Labour has today launched an online database of Employment Relations Authority determinations that will enable individuals and organisations interested in the employment relations process to search employment law cases and download ERA determinations.

Department of Labour Group Manager of Workplace Services Maarten Quivooy says the new service will enable users to do their own research and identify cases on topical employment law issues.

“The new database means users can now access the information at any time that suits them. While this service is currently available, people wanting it have to contact staff in the Department’s Workplace Information and Promotion Unit to get the information.

“Making such information more readily available will help improve public understanding of how our employment relations system operates.”

Mr Quivooy says the new database will display enough information for users to read a full abstract or to download a PDF copy of the determination at no cost. It will provide access to all New Zealand’s employment law head-notes since 1976. This includes current and former courts and other bodies with jurisdiction over employment matters.

The database can be found at http://dol.govt.nz/workplace/determinations/