• Fisher v Express Couriers Ltd

    M B Loftus [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Sexual Harassment - Respondent had arrangement with organisation (“M”) would provide M’s trainees with work experience – Trainee (“C”) worked with applicant – C did not appear…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
  • Brown v McNabb Decorating Ltd

    R Larmer [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
  • Shayler v Rush Security Services Ltd

    K J Anderson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Serious misconduct – Employment of just over two months – Respondent previously highlighted concerns applicant was sleeping on job - Shortly after commencing shift applicant informed respondent’s…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; No order for costs
  • Anderson v Silver Fern Farms Ltd

    P R Stapp [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE – Applicant was union delegate - Applicant claimed final warning caused unjustified disadvantage – Applicant given final written warning for failing to follow reasonable request from supervisor, which…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
  • Spratt v April Sun on Cuba Ltd

    D Asher [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
  • Ussher v BK Horticulture Ltd

    M B Loftus [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE - Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed, claimed not paid for work performed and made number of allegations of ‘violation of employment laws’ - Respondent claimed never employed applicant as…
    Result:
    Application granted (unjustified disadvantage) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($1,500) ; Application dismissed (arrears of wages) ; Costs reserved
  • Sands v Waverly Services Ltd t/a Challenge Glengarry

    H Doyle [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Quantum of Remedies – Authority ordered parties to agree on applicant’s lost wages – Parties failed to agree on quantum of remedies – Both parties accepted…
    Result:
    Quantum determined ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($1,792.16)
  • Garside v Relish Hospitality Ltd

    E Robinson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COMPLIANCE ORDER – Applicant sought compliance with record of settlement – No appearance for respondent – Authority found respondent failed to comply with record of settlement – Found applicant deprived…
    Result:
    Compliance ordered ; Interest (7.5%) ; Costs in favour of applicant ($1,000) ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($71.56)
  • Keightley (Labour Inspector) v Blisland Dairies Ltd

    K J Anderson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COMPLIANCE ORDER – Applicant Labour Inspector sought compliance with Authority determination – Applicant had sought unpaid holiday pay on behalf of employee of respondent – Respondent advised applicant would not…
    Result:
    Compliance ordered ; No order for costs ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($71.56)(Filing fee)
  • May v Armourguard Security Ltd

    A Dumbleton [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    JURISDICTION – Whether employee or independent contractor – Respondent terminated contract with applicant – Term of contract that could be terminated by three months written notice – Applicant claimed employment…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved