[2018] NZEmpC 132 Nicholson v Ford [pdf, 308 KB]
...proceedings.29 The compensatory avenue of redress which would otherwise have been open to Mr Ford as an affected employee was effectively closed off by the company’s decision to place itself in voluntary liquidation prior to the Authority’s investigation meeting. It is apparent that this decision (which Mr Nicholson was involved in) was largely motivated by a desire to avoid the costs of litigation. While I have considerable sympathy for Mr Ford, I consider it appropriate to...