Legal Project Management Plan & Checklist
Purpose of this Guide: Use this plan when the dismissed employee seeks urgent interim reinstatement to their former position pending the final determination of their unjustified dismissal claim. This guide is used by legal practitioners to prepare the application package, execute the damages undertaking, and argue the urgent application in the Authority.
Jurisdiction: New Zealand Employment Relations Authority (national registries). This fork covers urgent applications for interim reinstatement under Section 127(1) of the Employment Relations Act 2000.
The Process at a Glance: The process begins with advising the client on the reinstatement threshold and executing the Form 2 undertaking. The practitioner drafts the urgent Form 1 and supporting affidavits, files the package, effects personal service on the employer, and represents the client at the urgent hearing.
Key Legislation and Case Law: Employment Relations Act 2000 - s 123(1)(a) (reinstatement remedy); s 127(1) (interim reinstatement). Key cases: Employment Relations Authority practice directions on interim reinstatement tests.
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Verify all prerequisite documentation has been obtained, cross-reference against the statutory requirements for this matter type, and confirm compliance with practice direction protocols.
Reinstatement Test: Under s 123(1)(a) of the Employment Relations Act 2000, reinstatement is the primary remedy. Under the 2026 amendments (ss 123B and 123C), reinstatement is barred if the employee's conduct contributed to the situation or amounted to serious misconduct. Interim reinstatement is governed by s 127(1).
Prepare the relevant forms and supporting materials required under the applicable legislation, ensuring all mandatory fields are completed and all attachments are properly certified.
Draft and dispatch formal correspondence addressing the procedural requirements at this stage, including any required notices, requests for information, or proposals for resolution.
Coordinate the collection and review of all financial documentation required for disclosure, including statements, valuations, and supporting schedules as mandated by the rules.
Conduct a thorough review of all filed materials to ensure compliance with court requirements, verify service obligations have been met, and prepare for the next procedural milestone.
Assess the strategic considerations for interim applications, prepare supporting evidence, and draft the necessary documentation for urgent or time-sensitive relief sought.
Verify all prerequisite documentation has been obtained, cross-reference against the statutory requirements for this matter type, and confirm compliance with practice direction protocols.
Prepare the relevant forms and supporting materials required under the applicable legislation, ensuring all mandatory fields are completed and all attachments are properly certified.
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