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Naidu v Radius Residential Care Ltd
G J Wood [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]
- Summary:
- UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Serious Misconduct – UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE – Discrimination – Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent and respondent discriminated against applicant because of applicant’s involvement with union – Respondent…
- Result:
- Application granted ; Contributory conduct (100%) ; Costs reserved
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Duffy v The Radio Network Ltd
G J Wood [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]
- Summary:
- ARREARS OF WAGES – Applicant sought payment of bonuses when transferred – Respondent claimed applicant only transferred temporarily and applicant’s usual bonus targets not met – Parties’ employment agreement (“EA”)…
- Result:
- Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
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Dr Millichamp v Vice-Chancellor University of Otago
H Doyle [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]
- Summary:
- GOOD FAITH – Applicant claimed respondent’s employee confirmation process breached respondent’s good faith obligations - Authority noted delay in issuing determination due to Christchurch earthquake – Applicant’s employment subject to…
- Result:
- Application granted ; Leave reserved to determine quantum of remedies ; Costs reserved
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Rapaea v Radius Residential Care Ltd
P R Stapp [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]
- Summary:
- UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE – Applicant claimed unjustifiably disadvantaged by respondent’s decision applicant should remain on unpaid sick leave – Applicant claimed respondent kept applicant on sick leave when had medical clearance…
- Result:
- Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($1,335.36) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($5,000) ; Costs reserved
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Rangihaeata v New Zealand Wood Lot Harvesters
G J Wood [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]
- 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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Rimene v Doherty & Anor
P R Stapp [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]
- Summary:
- JURISDICTION – Whether employee or independent contractor - PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Identity of employer – Applicant first employed by first respondent (“D”) as casual employee – Second respondent (“NGL”)…
- Result:
- Applications granted (jurisdiction, practice and procedure and arrears of holiday pay) ; Arrears of holiday pay ($7,497.60) ; Applications dismissed (arrears of wages and raising personal grievance) ; Costs reserved
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Green v C3 Ltd
P R Stapp [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]
- Summary:
- UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Serious Misconduct – Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent – Applicant requested mechanic conduct inspection of vehicle - Applicant did not check with mechanic after inspection and…
- Result:
- Application granted ; Contributory conduct (20%) ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($9,969.41) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($4,800) ; Costs reserved
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Waldman v University of Canterbury
P Cheyne [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]
- Summary:
- PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Applicant sought further adjournment as overseas when investigation meeting rescheduled - Applicant previously sought compliance with parties’ settlement agreement – Applicant requested investigation meeting delayed as…
- Result:
- Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
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Hume v Piefection Foods Ltd
D Appleton [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]
- Summary:
- JURISDICTION – Whether employee or independent contractor – Respondent claimed applicant contractor - No appearance for respondent as claimed costs too high – Authority found appropriate to proceed with investigation…
- Result:
- Applications granted (jurisdiction, unjustified dismissal and arrears of wages and holiday pay) ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($10,140) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($5,000) ; Arrears of wages ($1,350) ; Arrears of holiday pay ($464.40) ; Interest (5%) ; Application dismissed (penalty) ; Costs reserved
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Chan v G S McLauchlan & Co
P Cheyne [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]
- Summary:
- PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Applicant sought to reopen investigation – Applicant previously claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent – No appearance for applicant at previous investigation meeting and Authority found applicant’s…
- Result:
- Application dismissed ; No order for costs