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Boult v Harvey Norman (NZ) Ltd
P Cheyne [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]
- Summary:
- UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Redundancy – Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent – Authority found redundancy result of genuine restructuring – Found applicant had access to relevant information and opportunity to…
- Result:
- Application dismissed; Costs reserved
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Dennehy v Kershevin Farms Ltd
D Appleton [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]
- Summary:
- UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Redundancy - Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent - Authority found genuine redundancy situation - Found one month's notice reasonable in circumstances - Found respondent should have…
- Result:
- Application granted ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($4,000) ; Costs reserved
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King v J & R Pumps Southland Ltd t/a Waterforce
E Robinson [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]
- Summary:
- UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE - UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Constructive Dismissal - Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed and unjustifiably disadvantaged by respondent's actions - Authority found applicant voluntarily resigned from employment - No dismissal…
- Result:
- Application granted (unjustified disadvantage) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($500) ; Application dismissed (unjustified dismissal) ; Costs reserved
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Pep Management Ltd v Liang
R Larmer [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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Massie v Ong & Anor t/a Pharmacy 72
E Robinson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]
- Summary:
- COSTS - Successful personal grievance claim - one day investigation meeting - Applicant sought $3,000 contribution to costs - Authority found no reason to depart from normal rule applicant entitled…
- Result:
- Costs in favour of applicant ($3,000)
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Ram v Myatt (Labour Inspector)
J Crichton [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]
- Summary:
- ARREARS OF HOLIDAY PAY - Applicant objected to demand notice from respondent to pay previous employee (H") $11,560 arrears of holiday pay - Authority found applicant's objection to respondent's demand…
- Result:
- Application declined ; Arrears of holiday pay ($11,000) ; Costs to lie where they fall
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Rapson v Ashburton Hospitality Ltd
D Appleton [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]
- Summary:
- COSTS - Successful compliance order and penalty claim - Length of investigation meeting not specified - Applicant sought costs of $3,026 - Authority found indemnity costs appropriate due to respondent's…
- Result:
- Costs in favour of applicant ($3,026.33)
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The Rail and Maritime Transport Union v Lyttleton Port Company Ltd
P Cheyne [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]
- Summary:
- DISPUTE – Interpretation of collective employment agreement (“CEA”) – Whether second applicants covered by CEA – Authority found second applicants ‘cargo handlers’ within meaning of CEA – Found second applicants…
- Result:
- Questions answered in favour of applicants; Costs reserved
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Affco New Zeland Ltd v New Zealand Meat and Related Trades Unions Inc & Anor
E Robinson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]
- Summary:
- PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – GOOD FAITH – Determination of preliminary issue – Second respondent (“CTU”) claimed action against CTU should be struck out - Applicant claimed first respondent (“NZMWU”) had…
- Result:
- Application granted ; Orders accordingly ; Costs reserved
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88 C-Force Textile Industries Ltd v Thompson
R Larmer [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]
- Summary:
- COSTS – Employment relationship problem withdrawn – No investigation meeting – Respondent sought contribution towards costs – Applicant sought $1,500 contribution towards costs – Authority found respondent not successful and…
- Result:
- Costs in favour of applicant ($1,000)