Section 157 — Employment Relations Act 2000: Role of Authority

157 Role of Authority (1) The Authority is an investigative body that has the role of resolving employment relationship problems by establishing the facts and making a determination according to the substantial merits of the case, without regard to technicalities. (2) The Authority must, in carrying out its role,— (a) comply with the principles of natural justice; and (b) aim to promote good faith behaviour; and (c) support successful employment relationships; and (d) generally further the object of this Act. (2A) Subsection (2)(a) does not require the Authority to allow the cross-examination of a party or person, but the Authority may, in its absolute discretion, permit such cross-examination. (3) The Authority must act as it thinks fit in equity and good conscience, but may not do anything that is inconsistent with this Act or with the relevant employment agreement. Subsection (2A) was inserted, as from 14 November 2001, by section 10 Employment Relations (Validation of Union Registration and Other Matters) Amendment Act 2001 (2001 No 91).