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Blackman v Kiwi Care Preschool
J Crichton [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]
- Summary:
- UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Dismissal – Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent – Authority found applicant not dismissed during first meeting – Found video conference meeting characterised by applicant’s reluctance to…
- Result:
- Application dismissed; Costs reserved
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Lewis v J P Morgan Chase Bank N.A.
J Crichton [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]
- Summary:
- COMPLIANCE ORDER – Applicant sought compliance with parties’ settlement agreement (“SA”) - Authority found did not have jurisdiction to order compliance in circumstances – Found no jurisdiction for party to…
- Result:
- Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
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McAlevey v Molyneux Park Charitable Trust
M B Loftus [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]
- Summary:
- COSTS – Successful personal grievance claim – Two days investigation meeting – Respondent sought $3,000 contribution towards costs – Respondent made $4,000 Calderbank offer and offered to withdraw applicant’s dismissal…
- Result:
- Costs in favour of applicant ($3,000); Disbursements in favour of applicant ($932.51)
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Teng v Aongatete Coolstores Ltd
K J Anderson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]
- Summary:
- RAISING PERSONAL GRIEVANCE – Whether grievance raised within 90 days – Authority noted applicant not pursuing personal grievance specifically but any grievance not raised within 90 days – UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL…
- Result:
- Applications dismissed; No order for costs
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Mathieson v The Beecroft Garden Trust & Ors
R A Monaghan [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]
- Summary:
- ARREARS OF WAGES - Applicant sought $79,000 arrears of wages - Authority found no evidence applicant not paid for first 90 days’ remedial work - Applicant completed later work on…
- Result:
- Applications dismissed ; Costs reserved
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Magnetism Solutions v Smith
E Robinson [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; Costs to lie where they fall
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Beckman v Hussein t/a Hairpro New Lynn
A Fitzgibbon [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]
- Summary:
- COSTS – Partially successful personal grievance claim – One day investigation meeting – Applicant sought $4,000 contribution towards costs – Authority found applicant should receive some contribution towards costs but…
- Result:
- Costs in favour of applicant ($1,500); Disbursements in favour of applicant ($71.56)(filing fee)
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Hiha v Crane Distribution NZ Ltd
A Fitzgibbon [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]
- Summary:
- UNJUSTIFED DISMISSAL – Serious Misconduct – Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent – Applicant accepted accessed pornography during work hours on respondent’s computer - Authority found applicant prepared to engage…
- Result:
- Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
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Pollock v The Hardware Cafe Ltd
R Larmer [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]
- Summary:
- UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Serious Misconduct – Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent – Respondent claimed applicant justifiably dismissed for theft – Authority found respondent did not check or retain receipts…
- Result:
- Application granted; Reimbursement of lost wages ($4,662.50); Contributory conduct (10%); Compensation for humiliation etc ($5,400); Costs reserved
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French v Accident Compensation Corporation
A Dumbleton [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]
- Summary:
- PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Removal of matter to Employment Court (“EC”) on own motion – Applicant sought contribution towards costs - Authority found question of costs incurred in Authority most…
- Result:
- Application granted ; No order for costs