• Burton-Brown v WD & ME Russell Ltd

    K J Anderson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    ARREARS OF WAGES – Applicant claimed respondent failed to make correct commission payments and sought arrears of wages – Parties agreed applicant would be paid retainer and commission – Respondent’s…
    Result:
    Applications dismissed ; Costs reserved
  • Aarts v Barnados New Zealand and Ors

    E Robinson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COSTS – Unsuccessful practice and procedure claims – Matter determined on papers – Second respondent (“Police”) sought $2,500 contribution towards costs – Third and sixth respondents (“MSD”) sought $2,500 contribution…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of second respondent ($1,500) ; Costs in favour of third and sixth respondents ($1,500) ; Costs in favour of eighth respondent ($1,500) ; Disbursements in favour of second respondent ($254.94) ; Disbursements in favour of third and sixth respondents ($66.79)
  • Bainbridge v Safe Air Ltd

    J Crichton [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Redundancy – UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE – GOOD FAITH – Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed and disadvantaged by respondent and respondent breached good faith obligations – Respondent implemented restructure because…
    Result:
    Application granted (unjustified dismissal)(good faith) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($5,000) ; Application dismissed (unjustified disadvantage) ; Costs reserved
  • Hohepa-Smale v Te Rakau Hua O Te Wao Tapu Trust Inc

    G J Wood [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Application for adjournment – Respondent sought adjournment on basis that had suffered serious governance problems and unable to comply with undertakings – Applicant opposed application –…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Orders made ; Costs in favour of applicant ($1,500)
  • X v The Secretary for Justice

    H Doyle [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    COSTS – Successful personal grievances – Two day investigation meeting – Applicant sought $16,000 contribution to $19,622 total costs – Applicant claimed respondent rejected counter offer to respondent’s Calderbank offer…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of applicant ($6,500) ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($376.66)
  • Lundbom v Avisit Solutions Ltd

    E Robinson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COMPLIANCE ORDER – Respondent sought compliance with Authority determination – Authority previously ordered applicant to pay respondent $1,500 contribution to costs – Leave reserved for Authority to determine arrangements for…
    Result:
    Compliance ordered ; No order for costs
  • Cachemaille v Herbert Construction Co Ltd

    G J Wood [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    COSTS – Unsuccessful personal grievance – Length of investigation meeting not specified – Respondent sought contribution towards $3,680 in-house costs – Applicant failed to attend investigation meeting or provide evidence…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of respondent ($450)
  • Ahn v Woo & Ok Partnership

    P Cheyne [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Quantum of remedies - Authority previously ordered respondent to pay applicant arrears of wages less what applicant already paid – Authority reserved leave if parties could…
    Result:
    Quantum determined ; Arrears of wages ($11,390) ; No order for costs
  • Cornes v Newmont Waihi Gold Ltd

    E Robinson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COSTS – Unsuccessful personal grievance – Two and half day investigation meeting – Respondent sought $9,000 contribution to $41,000 total costs – Respondent claimed applicant’s amendment of claim in relation…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of respondent ($7,750) ; Disbursements in favour of respondent ($661.74)(travel and accommodation)
  • Lloyd v Utility Installations Ltd

    K J Anderson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Redundancy – GOOD FAITH – Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent and respondent breached good faith obligations – Applicant previously employed by respondent – Respondent owners took…
    Result:
    Application granted (penalty) ; Penalty ($2,000)($1,000 payable to applicant)($1,000 payable to Crown) ; Reimbursement of notice period ($2,000) ; Applications dismissed (unjustified dismissal)(good faith) ; Costs reserved