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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
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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
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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
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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)
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03 December 2010
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AA 425A/10
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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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