• 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
  • 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)
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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)
  • 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