Glossary

Employment Relations Authority (ERA)

An independent organisation that resolves employment relationship problems. If an employment relationship problem cannot be resolved internally or with help from an independent mediator, the ERA can review and determine the outcome of the case.

The ERA resolves a number of employment relationship problems such as unjustified dismissal, unpaid wages and the breach of employment agreements. If either party is unhappy with the decision the ERA reaches, they can take the matter further to Employment Court.