• Griffin and Anor v Razor's Edge Ltd

    K J Anderson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    ARREARS OF WAGES AND RECOVERY OF MONIES – Applicants sought arrears of wages and recovery of monies – Authority found all reasonable attempts had been made to ensure respondent aware…
    Result:
    Applications granted ; Arrears of wages and recovery of monies ($390.40)(first applicant) ; Arrears of wages and recovery of monies ($815.35)(second applicant) ; No order for costs ; Disbursements in favour of applicants ($71.56)(filing fee)
  • Vicelich v PropertyIQ New Zealand Ltd

    E Robinson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Removal of matter to Employment Court (“EC”) on own motion – Respondent had filed claim in High Court (“HC”) that applicant unlawfully acquired respondent’s confidential information…
    Result:
    Application granted ; No order for costs
  • Clarkson v Craftstone New Zealand Ltd

    R A Monaghan [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    ARREARS OF WAGES AND HOLIDAY PAY – RECOVERY OF MONIES - Applicant sought arrears of wages and holiday pay – Respondent counterclaimed for recovery of monies relating to applicant’s personal…
    Result:
    Application partially granted ; Arrears of wages and holiday pay ($3,981.30)
  • Naicker v Terranova Homes & Care Ltd t/a West Harbour Gardens Hospital

    K J Anderson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Serious Misconduct – Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent – Respondent claimed applicant’s conduct relating to two of respondent’s residents amounted to serious misconduct – Authority satisfied…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Costs reserved
  • Stirling v City Towing NZ (2010) Ltd t/a Porirua City Towing

    M Ryan [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    COSTS – Successful personal grievance claim – Less than one day investigation meeting – Applicant sought $3,000 contribution towards costs – Authority found that no reason to depart from usual…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of applicant ($1,750); Disbursements in favour of applicant ($71.56)(filing fee)
    • 24 October 2012

    • [2012] NZERA Wellington 131

  • Benge v Canterbury Language College Ltd

    H Doyle [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    JURISDICTION – Whether Authority had jurisdiction to make order for payment by instalments under s123(2) Employment Relations Act 2000 (“ERA”) after order for payment made already – Authority found correct…
    Result:
    Application granted (jurisdiction); Application dismissed (practice and procedure); No order for costs
  • Wareing v Tyco New Zealand Ltd

    D Appleton [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    COSTS – Unsuccessful personal grievance claim – Length of investigation meeting not specified – Respondent sought $9,000 contribution towards costs – Respondent made Calderbank offers of $5,500 and $9,000 –…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of respondent ($7,625)
  • Grant v Hebberds Bus Services 2009 Ltd

    D Appleton [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    COSTS – Successful personal grievance claim – One day investigation meeting – Applicant sought contribution towards costs – Authority found that costs should follow event as applicant successful however costs…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of applicant ($3,000); Disbursements in favour of applicant ($171.56) (fuel costs, paper and postage and filing fee)
  • Brocks v Prime Range Meats Ltd

    H Doyle [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE - UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Serious Misconduct - Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed and unjustifiably disadvantaged by respondent’s actions – Authority found respondent’s refusal to pay applicant outstanding bonus unjustified…
    Result:
    Applications granted ; Contributory conduct (50%) ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($8,673.11) ; Compensation for loss of benefit (holiday pay)($541.54) ; Compensation for loss of benefit (superannuation)($655.77) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($6,000) ; Arrears of wages ($88,276) ; Interest payable (5%) ; Costs reserved
  • Harris v TSNZ Pulp and Paper Maintenance Ltd

    R A Monaghan [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    DISPUTE – Parties disputed interpretation of parties collective employment agreement (“CEA”) - Parties disputed whether transport, laundry and tool allowances (“disputed payments”) should be included in calculation of applicant's holiday…
    Result:
    Questions answered in favour of respondents ; Costs reserved