• Harris v TSNZ Pulp and Paper Maintenance Ltd

    R A Monaghan [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE – Applicant claimed unjustifiably disadvantaged by respondent – Respondent took over from ABB Ltd – Respondent industrial relations manager informed union that intended to maintain continuity of union…
    Result:
    Applications dismissed ; Costs reserved
  • Aarts v Barnardos New Zealand and Ors

    E Robinson [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Determination of preliminary matter – Applicant sought to join parties to proceedings – Matter determined on papers – Applicant claimed second to tenth respondents (“other respondents”)…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
  • Hutton and Ors v ProvencoCadmus Ltd (in receivership) and Ors

    A Dumbleton [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COSTS – Unsuccessful identity of employer claim – Three day investigation meeting – Respondents sought $18,000 contribution to over $100,000 total costs – Applicants claimed no justification for award of…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of respondents ($15,000)
  • Davis v Richardson Drilling Ltd

    P R Stapp [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Serious Misconduct – Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent – Applicant required to move to Hamilton to work on rig according to employment agreement (“EA”) – Applicant…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
  • Brott v Womens Refuge Sexual Assault Resource Centre Marlborough Inc

    M B Loftus [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    CONSENT ORDER – Parties reached agreement on terms of settlement prior to investigation meeting – Terms of settlement to be orders of Authority – Order prohibiting publication of terms of…
    Result:
    Consent order granted ; Orders accordingly ; No order for costs
  • McMillan and Ors v Air Nelson Ltd

    D Appleton [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE – ARREARS OF WAGES – Applicants claimed unjustifiably disadvantaged by respondent and owed arrears of wages – Applicants claimed received paid half hour meal break for approximately three…
    Result:
    Applications dismissed (unjustified disadvantage) (arrears of wages)(five applicants) ; Applications granted (unjustified disadvantage) (arrears of wages)(G) ; Arrears of wages (quantum to be determined) ; Costs reserved
  • Hallie v Richmond New Zealand Inc

    A Dumbleton [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COSTS – Unsuccessful personal grievance – One day investigation meeting – Respondent sought $6,500 total costs – Applicant claimed of limited financial means and would be caused hardship if costs…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of respondent ($2,250)
  • Patterson v Pacific Island Education Resource Centre Trust Inc

    R Larmer [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COSTS – Unsuccessful jurisdiction claim – One hour investigation meeting – Respondent sought $3,200 contribution to $4,800 total costs – Authority found notional starting point for award of costs would…
    Result:
    No order for costs
  • Andreassen v Swann

    D King [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COSTS – Successful personal grievance – Length of investigation meeting not specified - Respondent admitted allegations at investigation meeting – Authority found investigation meeting could have been avoided if respondent…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of applicant ($2,281.60) ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($642.80)(serving documents costs) ($102.35)(photocopying charges) ($71.56)(filing fee)
  • Maritime Union of New Zealand v Ports of Auckland Ltd

    R A Monaghan [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Application for removal to Employment Court (“EC”) – Applicant sought order for removal on grounds that important issues of law likely to arise, matter of such…
    Result:
    Application granted ; No order for costs