Determinations database

G J Wood [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

Summary:: COSTS – Unsuccessful personal grievance – One and half day investigation meeting – Respondent sought $6,000 contribution to $11,787 total costs – Applicant claimed costs should lie where they fall…
Result:: Costs in favour of respondent ($3,600)

P R Stapp [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

Summary:: COSTS – Unsuccessful personal grievance – One day investigation meeting – Respondent sought contribution to costs – Authority found applicant had opportunity to settle matter on sum offered by respondent…
Result:: Costs in favour of respondent ($4,500)

P R Stapp [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

Summary:: COSTS – Unsuccessful personal grievance – One day investigation meeting – Respondent sought contribution to costs – Respondent claimed amount higher than daily tariff rate – Authority found late withdrawal…
Result:: Costs in favour of respondent ($3,500) ; Disbursements in favour of respondent ($281.85)

P R Stapp [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

Summary:: UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent – Respondent claimed applicant left voluntarily during notice period – Applicant resigned as wife wished to return to Germany – Applicant…
Result:: Applications granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($13,749.97) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($10,000) ; Interest (5%) ; Arrears of wages ($2,068.68) ; Arrears of holiday pay ($3,015.05) ; Costs reserved

H Doyle [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

Summary:: PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Quantum of Remedies – Authority previously ordered parties to agree on quantum of applicant’s lost wages – Previously found applicant unjustifiably dismissed and entitled to remedies…
Result:: Quantum determined ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($6,509.25) ; Costs in favour of applicant ($4,000) ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($438)(Filing fee and travel costs)

R A Monaghan [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

Summary:: DISPUTE – COMPLIANCE ORDER – Applicant obtained vocational registration as plastic surgeon which triggered termination of employment and obligation to pay under mediated settlement – Applicant sought compliance with settlement…
Result:: Compliance ordered ; Interest (5%) ; Costs reserved

E Robinson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

Summary:: COMPLIANCE ORDER – Applicant sought compliance with settlement agreement – Respondent claimed signed settlement under duress – Respondent alleged to have improperly obtained money from applicant’s accounts – Applicant advised…
Result:: Compliance ordered ; Costs reserved

J Crichton [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

Summary:: PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Authority confirmed previous Authority determination as issued to stand – Authority confirmed non publication order in place to prevent identification of third parties – Full determination…
Result:: Orders accordingly

G J Wood [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

Summary:: PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Respondent undertook to supply to applicant with relevant documentation to justify claim that applicant justifiably dismissed as result of sustained downturn in work – Respondent concerned…
Result:: Application granted ; No order for costs

M B Loftus [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

Summary:: UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Serious Misconduct – Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent – Applicant claimed patient (“M”) hit another patient and became agitated – Applicant claimed hit and spat on…
Result:: Application dismissed ; Costs reserved