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Patterson v Superior Motor Cycles Ltd
D Appleton [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]
- Summary:
- UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE - UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Redundancy - Applicant claimed unjustifiably disadvantaged by respondent’s failure to consult with applicant and unjustifiably dismissed – Applicant advised before amendment to s103A Employment…
- Result:
- Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($8,750) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($10,000) ; Costs reserved
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Edwards v Blakely Construction Ltd
C Hickey [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]
- Summary:
- UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE – UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Serious Misconduct – Applicant claimed unjustifiably disadvantaged by respondent’s failure to investigate incident and unjustifiably dismissed by respondent – Respondent claimed applicant justifiably dismissed…
- Result:
- Application granted (unjustified dismissal); Contributory conduct (20%); Reimbursement of lost wages ($4,200); Compensation for loss of benefit ($84)(KiwiSaver contribution); Interest (5%); Compensation for humiliation etc ($4,000); Disbursements in favour of applicant ($71.56)(filing fee); Application dismissed (unjustified disadvantage); Costs reserved
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Food and Health Standards (2006) Ltd v Dunstan
D Appleton [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]
- Summary:
- CONSENT ORDER – Parties reached agreement on terms of settlement at investigation meeting – Terms of settlement to be orders of Authority - Authority rescinded previous non-publication order as no…
- Result:
- Consent order granted; Orders accordingly ; No order for costs
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Adams v Hirequip Ltd
J Crichton [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]
- Summary:
- UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Serious Misconduct – Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent – Respondent claimed applicant justifiably dismissed for failing to report near miss safety incident – Authority found likely…
- Result:
- Application dismissed; Costs reserved
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Blue v Graamans health Development Ltd
H Doyle [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]
- Summary:
- UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Serious Misconduct – Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent – Whether applicant completed application for annual Practising Certificate by deadline – Whether applicant completed required credits as…
- Result:
- Applications granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages (quantum to be determined) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($10,000) ; Recovery of monies ($500) ; Costs reserved
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Turna v India House Ltd
K J Anderson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]
- Summary:
- ARREARS OF WAGES AND HOLIDAY PAY – Applicant sought arrears of wages and holiday pay – Authority found more probable than not applicant worked on public holidays as claimed and…
- Result:
- Application granted; Arrears of wages ($748.44); Arrears of holiday pay ($6,819.55); Disbursements in favour of applicant ($71.56)(filing fee); No order for costs
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A v School Board of Trustees
E Robinson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]
- Summary:
- INJUNCTION – Application for interim reinstatement – Authority found applicant’s alleged conduct outside work environment not irrelevant in context of applicant’s role as teacher – Found arguable case applicant would…
- Result:
- Application dismissed; Costs reserved
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Fisher v The Warehouse Ltd
J Crichton [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]
- Summary:
- UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Serious Misconduct – Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent – Respondent claimed applicant justifiably dismissed for breach of policies regarding use of staff discount and ‘rainchecks’ –…
- Result:
- Application dismissed; Costs reserved
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Watson v Air New Zealand Ltd
R A Monaghan [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]
- Summary:
- UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Serious Misconduct – Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent – Use of identity card to access security area for reasons other than applicant’s duties – Whether applicant…
- Result:
- Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
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Brewer v Allied Investments Ltd t/a Allied Security
T G Tetitaha [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]
- Summary:
- UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Dismissal – Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent – Triangular employment relationship – Whether valid 90 day trial period – Whether applicant new employee – Whether applicant…
- Result:
- Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($8,530.20) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($5,000) ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($71.56)(filing fee) ; No order for costs