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Spanhake v Tranznorth Ltd
E Robinson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]
- Summary:
- UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE – UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Redundancy – Applicant claimed unjustifiably disadvantaged by respondent’s actions and unjustifiably dismissed by respondent – Respondent claimed applicant justifiably dismissed on ground of redundancy…
- Result:
- Application granted (unjustified dismissal); Compensation for humiliation etc ($3,000); Application dismissed (unjustified disadvantage); Costs reserved
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Bottin v Laidler
M Ryan [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]
- Summary:
- CONSENT ORDER - Parties reached agreement on terms of settlement at investigation meeting - Terms of settlement to be orders of the Authority - Order prohibiting publication of terms of…
- Result:
- Consent order granted; Orders accordingly; No order for costs
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Alim v LSG Sky Chefs New Zealand Ltd
A Dumbleton [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]
- Summary:
- PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Application for removal to Employment Court (“EC”) – Authority found real issue of matter was what terms and conditions applicant employed under and what applicant’s entitlements…
- Result:
- Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
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Goodman v Rooney Earthmoving Ltd
D Appleton [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]
- Summary:
- COSTS - Unsuccessful personal grievance claim - One and a half day investigation meeting - Respondent sought contribution towards costs - Applicant sought order that any costs awarded be paid…
- Result:
- Costs in favour of respondent ($3,500)
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Service & Food Workers' Union Nga Ringa Tota Inc and Ors v Pacific Flight Catering Ltd and Anor
A Dumbleton [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]
- Summary:
- COSTS - Successful penalty claim - Two day investigation meeting - Applicant sought $4,500 contribution towards costs - Authority found claim for costs moderate and reasonable - Respondent to pay…
- Result:
- Costs in favour of applicant ($4,500); Disbursements in favour of applicant ($71.56)(filing fee)($82.60)(witness expenses)
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A Murphy v Geotech Ltd
D Appleton [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]
- Summary:
- UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE – UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Serious Misconduct – Applicant claimed unjustifiably disadvantaged and unjustifiably dismissed by respondent – Minor physical altercation – Refusal to accept written warning subsequently amended…
- Result:
- Application granted; Contributory conduct (25%); Reimbursement of lost wages (three days); Compensation for humiliation etc ($5,625); Costs reserved
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Binning v The New Zealand Fire Service Commission
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 ; No order for costs
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Johnston v The Silky Oak Chocolate Company Ltd
P R Stapp [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]
- Summary:
- UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Constructive Dismissal – Applicant claimed constructively dismissed by respondent – Applicant refused to clean workplace microwave after microwave had been used by applicant’s colleagues - Authority…
- Result:
- Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
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Soo v Autoglas-Stieger Levin Ltd
P R Stapp [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]
- Summary:
- UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Redundancy - Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent – Applicant complained bullied, harassed and threatened and offensive language used by respondent - Applicant claimed asked by respondent…
- Result:
- Application granted; Compensation for humiliation etc ($3,000); Costs reserved
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Parker v Consultancy Advocacy and Research Trust
P R Stapp [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]
- Summary:
- UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Abandonment - Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent – Respondent claimed applicant abandoned employment – Parties discussed negotiating redundancy clause in applicant’s employment agreement – Respondent claimed…
- Result:
- Application granted; Reimbursement of lost wages ($16,442.22); Compensation for humiliation etc ($5,000); Costs reserved