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Peters v K & K Caterers and Equipment 2010 Ltd & Anor
R A Monaghan [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]
- Summary:
- JURISDICTION – Whether applicant in employment relationship with respondents – Authority found applicant did not have agreement about nature of position, hours of work or rate of remuneration with first…
- Result:
- Application granted (arrears of wages) ; Arrears of wages ($16,850) ; Application dismissed (recovery of monies) ; No order for costs ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($71.56)(filing fee)
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Taylor v Paul and Kym Samuels Ltd t/a New World Southmall
A Fitzgibbon [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]
- Summary:
- COSTS – Unsuccessful personal grievance claim - One day investigation meeting - Respondent sought $4,600 contribution towards cost - Respondent made two Calderbank offers of $2,500 and $4,000 - Authority…
- Result:
- Costs in favour of respondent ($4,600)
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Herewini v Te Puna Ora O Mataatua Charitable Trust
K J Anderson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]
- Summary:
- RAISING PERSONAL GRIEVANCE – Applicant sought leave to raise grievance out of time – Authority found applicant made reasonable arrangements to have grievance raised on applicant’s behalf and lawyer failed…
- Result:
- Application granted ; Costs reserved
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Tollemache v Wave Automotive Ltd t/a Kaurilands Service Centre
R Larmer [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]
- Summary:
- CONSENT ORDER - Parties reached agreement on terms of settlement at investigation meeting - Terms of settlement to be orders of Authority - Order prohibiting publication of terms of settlement
- Result:
- Consent order granted; Orders accordingly; No order for costs
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Denyer, Labour Inspector v Scorpion Liquor (2006) Ltd
T Tetitaha [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]
- Summary:
- ARREARS OF WAGES AND HOLIDAY PAY – Applicant sought $3,024 arrears of wages and $393 arrears of holiday pay – Authority found respondent had failed to pay employee outstanding wages…
- Result:
- Applications granted (arrears of wages and penalty) ; Arrears of wages ($3,024) ; Arrears of holiday pay ($393.12) ; Interest (5%) ; Penalty ($1,000)(payable to applicant) ; No order for costs ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($71.56)(filing fee)
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Wallace v Speirs Foods Ltd
M Ryan [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]
- Summary:
- CONSENT ORDER - Parties reached agreement on terms of settlement - Terms of settlement to be orders of Authority - Order prohibiting publication of terms of settlement
- Result:
- Consent order granted; Orders accordingly; No order for costs
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Hoani v Rangitikei Enterprises Ltd
M Ryan [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]
- Summary:
- UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Serious Misconduct – Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent on ground of redundancy – Respondent claimed applicant justifiably dismissed for causing serious damage to truck, bullying fellow…
- Result:
- Applications granted ; Contributory conduct (90%) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($500) ; Arrears of wages and holiday pay ($1,393.55) ; Costs reserved
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Chamberlain v Neocom Ltd
M Ryan [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]
- Summary:
- INJUNCTION – Applicant sought interim reinstatement – Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent – Authority found arguable case applicant unjustifiably dismissed – Found respondent’s business sold and applicant’s position made…
- Result:
- Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
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Atkinson v Coverall Cleaning Concepts New Zealand Ltd
R Larmer [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]
- Summary:
- COMPLIANCE ORDER – PENALTY – Applicant claimed respondent breached clause of parties’ settlement agreement (“SA”) stating applicant would be paid compensation within specified timeframe and sought penalty for breach of…
- Result:
- Applications granted; Compliance ordered; Penalty ($1,000)(payable to applicant) ($1,000)(payable to Crown) ; Costs in favour of applicant ($750) ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($71.56)(filing fee)
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Electrical Union 2001 Ltd v Mighty River Power Ltd
R A Monaghan [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]
- Summary:
- DISPUTE – Parties disputed interpretation of parties’ collective employment agreement (“CEA”) – Authority found parties did not agree as to how entitlement to four weeks’ annual leave would be met…
- Result:
- Questions answered in favour of respondent ; Costs reserved