[2014] NZEmpC 177 SAI Systems Ltd v Bird [pdf, 81 KB]
...Seyclean should not be joined as a party, the Authority stated: [6] The reasons for not joining Seyclean are as follows: i. The general rule is "that it is for the plaintiff to decide who he or she will sue …”. Mr Bird has not requested, and nor has he agreed to, his former employer, Seyclean, being joined to the matter he has asked the Authority to determine; ii. Lack of jurisdiction to award the type of relief sought. SSL seeks relief against Seyclean for an...