-
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)
-
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