• Corkran v Thornton

    H Doyle [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Application for joining parties to proceedings – Respondent claimed LivingSpace Properties Limited (“L”) had no liability in relation to problem – Respondent claimed three companies could…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
  • Sweet v Alpine Guides Fox Glacier Ltd

    J Crichton [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    RAISING PERSONAL GRIEVANCE - Applicant sought leave to raise grievance out of time - Respondent did not consent to grievance being raised out of time - Respondent became aware cash…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
  • Puhia v Bernard Matthews NZ Ltd

    E Robinson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COSTS – Successful raising personal grievance claim – Length of investigation meeting not specified – Appeal lodged with Employment Court (“EC”) in respect of determination – Applicant sought costs be…
    Result:
    Costs reserved
  • Watson v Counties Manukau District Health Board

    R A Monaghan [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COSTS – Unsuccessful raising personal grievance claim – One and a half day investigation meeting – Authority found appropriate to take into account extensive preparation required – Found actual length…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of respondent ($4,500)
    • 03 December 2010

    • AA 425A/10

  • Tropotova and Anor v OCS Ltd

    J Crichton [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Successful personal grievance - Two day investigation meeting - Respondent, despite being unsuccessful party, sought contribution to costs - Respondent claimed effect of several Calderbank offers needed to…
    Result:
    Costs to lie where they fall
  • Jordaan v MCC Panmuare Ltd

    A Dumbleton [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 terms of settlement
    Result:
    Consent order granted ; Orders accordingly ; No order for costs
  • Thomson v MJD Haulage Ltd

    P Cheyne [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    COSTS – Unsuccessful personal grievance – Less than one day investigation meeting – Memorandum received more than one month late – Applicant claimed delay should result in reduction of award…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of respondent ($2,500)
  • Kapiti Coast Diesel Services Ltd v Goodwin

    G J Wood [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    RECOVERY OF MONIES - Applicant claimed respondent responsible for unauthorised transfer of $443,271 from its funds - Respondent accepted applicant’s claims and evidence - Respondent charged with criminal offences as…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Recovery of monies ($418,165.35) ; Interest ($60,634.12) ; Penalty ($5,000)(Payable to applicant) ; Costs reserved
  • Katz v Mana Coach Services Ltd

    G J Wood [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    RECOVERY OF MONIES - Applicant claimed $562 in legal costs incurred after being charged with careless driving - Applicant driving bus when crossed centre line and hit car on other…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
  • Faitaua v Armourguard Security Ltd

    P Cheyne [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Constructive dismissal - Applicant claimed resignation was constructive dismissal - Following comments made to her by her supervisor (“X”), applicant told manager that going to resign -…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved