• Jackson v Capital Communiations Ltd

    G J Wood [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    ARREARS OF WAGES AND HOLIDAY PAY – Applicant claimed not paid sufficient notice or holiday pay upon termination of employment – Applicant dismissed for redundancy – Employment agreement did not…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Arrears of wages and holiday pay ($2,115.30) ; Costs in favour of applicant ($750) ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($71.56)(Filing fee)
  • French v Flavorjen Ltd

    D King [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Poor performance – Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent – Applicant invited to meeting – Applicant given letter terminating employment with immediate effect for poor performance –…
    Result:
    Applications granted ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($5,000) ; Arrears of wages (3 months) (half day) ; Costs reserved
  • Holmes v Professional Property and Cleaning Services Ltd

    R Arthur [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    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
  • Clewley v Featherston Street Medical Centre Ltd t/a City Medical Centre

    A Dumbleton [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Application for removal to Employment Court (“EC”) – Parties agreed removal appropriate – Applicant claimed subjected to threatening and intimidatory conduct amounting to blackmail during mediation…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Matter removed to Court ; Costs reserved
  • Engineering Printing & Manufacturing Union Inc v Alliance Group Ltd

    J Crichton [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    DISPUTE – Interpretation of collective employment agreement (CEA) – Parties disputed appropriate payment for applicant members who were either sent home or not called into work because of significant flood…
    Result:
    Question answered in favour of applicant ; Costs to lie where they fall
  • Collings v Howard TMG Ltd

    R A Monaghan [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Redundancy – Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent – Respondent failed to obtain new dealerships – Respondent owner (“H”) unsuccessful in attempt to lease company premises –…
    Result:
    Applications granted ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($4,000) ; Arrears of commission ($1,000) ; Interest (5%) ; Costs reserved
  • Bisset v Canam Construction Ltd

    E Robinson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Redundancy – Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent – Respondent claimed redundancy genuine – Applicant employed to manage project in Papua New Guinea with view to manage…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($3,000) ; Costs reserved
  • Continental Car Services Ltd v Joyce and Anor

    K J Anderson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COSTS – Partially successful claim – Two and a half day investigation meeting – Parties had incurred substantial costs – Authority found was required to determine costs in way that…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of applicant ($7,500) ; Costs in favour of second respondent ($7,500)
  • Hart v 32 Gems Dental Care Ltd

    P R Stapp [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE - UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Serious Misconduct - Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent – Parties’ employment agreement (“EA”) included 90 day trial period – Applicant’s employment commenced one…
    Result:
    Applications granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($7,650) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($6,000) ; Costs reserved
  • Capstick v Secretary for Justice in respect of the Ministry of Justice

    P R Stapp [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    ARREARS OF WAGES AND HOLIDAY PAY – Applicant claimed entitled to unpaid wages and holiday pay for unexpired portion of fixed term agreement – Respondent claimed agreement allowed applicant’s position…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs in favour of respondent ($3,000)