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Hall v Remuera Barber Shop
J Wilson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]
- Summary:
- JURISDICTION – Whether employee or independent contractor – Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent – Respondent claimed applicant not employee but engaged on contract for services – Respondent claimed contract…
- Result:
- Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
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Callaghan v Whareroa Station
Y S Oldfield [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]
- Summary:
- COSTS - Successful personal grievance - Successful arrears of holiday pay claim - One day investigation meeting - Applicant sought costs, expenses and disbursements of $5,585 - Respondent claimed time…
- Result:
- Costs in favour of applicant ($3,000)
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Rangiawha v Affco New Zealand Ltd
R Arthur [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]
- Summary:
- UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Serious misconduct – Applicant dismissed following investigation into allegations deliberately failed to carry out important testing – Testing had to be carried out according to schedule set…
- Result:
- Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($4183) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($6,000) ; Costs reserved
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Li v Printpac Company Ltd
D King [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]
- Summary:
- CONSENT ORDER - Parties reached agreement on terms of settlement - Terms of settlement to be orders of Authority - Respondent to pay applicant specified sum to nominated bank account…
- Result:
- Consent order granted ; Orders accordingly ; No order for costs
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Bourne v BOC Ltd
D King [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]
- Summary:
- CONSENT ORDER – Parties reached agreement on terms of settlement – 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
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Singh v Golden Indian Enterprises Ltd
K J Anderson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]
- Summary:
- JURISDICTION – Whether respondent applicant’s employer – Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent – Respondent claimed no employment relationship with applicant – Applicant produced evidence of payments made by respondent…
- Result:
- Application dismissed ; No order for costs
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Bierre v Auckland District Health Board
E Robinson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]
- Summary:
- PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Application for removal to Employment Court (“EC”) – Applicant sought matter be removed to EC – Authority found respondent’s non de novo challenge and applicant’s de…
- Result:
- Application granted ; Costs reserved
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Kumandan v Eastzone Realty Ltd
R A Monaghan [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]
- Summary:
- JURISDICTION – Whether employee or independent contractor - Applicant claimed dismissal unjustified – Respondent claimed applicant was independent contractor - Applicant visiting New Zealand (“NZ”) on visitor’s permit when decided…
- Result:
- Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
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Milne v Air New Zealand Ltd
R A Monaghan [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]
- Summary:
- COSTS - Unsuccessful personal grievance - Two day investigation meeting - Respondent sought $10,000 contribution to costs based on notional daily rate of $5,000 - Respondent accepted common notional daily…
- Result:
- Costs in favour of respondent ($8,000)
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Stiglmayer v Newlook Painters and Decorators (2005) 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