• Taggart v CDF National Ltd

    D Appleton [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    INJUNCTION – Application for interim reinstatement – Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent – Applicant told respondent considering establishing competing business – Respondent claimed applicant attempted to solicit respondent’s staff…
    Result:
    Application dismissed; Costs reserved
  • Angell v Hawley & Ors

    J Crichton [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    JURISDICTION – Identity of employer – No appearance for respondent - Applicant offered employment by first respondent (“L”) – Applicant employed to work at premises of second respondent (“HF”) –…
    Result:
    Applications granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($3,500) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($3,000) ; Costs in favour of applicant ($1,000) ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($71.56)(filing fee)
  • Kake v Bacchid Benevolency Ltd t/a Absolute Catering

    R Arthur [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Poor Performance – Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent – Applicant previously employed by another catering company – Respondent gave applicant employment agreement (“EA”) to sign including…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Contributory conduct (10%) ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($4,309) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($3,600) ; No order for costs
  • Te Riini v Tuwharetoa Ki Kawerau Health Education and Social Services CHaritable Trust

    D King [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Successful personal grievance claim - Length of investigation meeting not specified - Applicant sought $15,298 contribution towards costs - Respondent claimed actual costs incurred by applicant were $4,217…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of applicant ($1,500)
  • Taylor v Macmahon Contractors (NZ) Ltd

    R A Monaghan [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Poor Performance – Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent – Applicant’s role including planning and scheduling of equipment maintenance - Applicant claimed when employment commenced respondent had…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Contributory conduct (50%) ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($11,250) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($3,750) ; Costs reserved
  • Linnell v Les Mills International Ltd

    M B Loftus [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Serious Misconduct – Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent – Authority noted delay in issuing determination due to Christchurch earthquake – Respondent claimed applicant distributed pornographic email…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($915.90) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($6,000) ; Costs reserved
  • Smith v Munchies on Marsden Ltd

    H Doyle [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Serious Misconduct – Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent – Applicant claimed questioned by respondent director (“C”) in front of Police about $400 missing from workplace –…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($1,123.20) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($7,000) ; Costs reserved
  • Oxygen Business SOlutions Ltd v Martinez

    R A Monaghan [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COMPLIANCE ORDER – Applicant sought compliance with settlement agreement (“SA”) – Applicant claimed respondent failed to repay bonus, relocation costs and overpayment of salary – Respondent acknowledged amounts owing –…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Compliance ordered ; Interest (5%) ; Costs reserved
  • Parker v Ceres Enterprises Ltd

    E Robinson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Serious Misconduct – Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent – Respondent claimed applicant abandoned employment – Parties agreed applicant would take four weeks’ annual leave – Respondent…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Contributory conduct (100%) ; Costs reserved
  • Hanks v Chocolate Therapy Ltd & Anor

    P R Stapp [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    COMPLIANCE ORDER – Applicant sought compliance with parties’ settlement agreement (“SA”) – No appearance for second respondent (“S”) - First respondent (“C”) claimed not party to dispute as purchased business…
    Result:
    Applications granted ; Compliance ordered ; Penalty ($2,000)(payable to Crown) ; Costs reserved