• Scott v John and Kim van Gog t/a The Terraces

    K J Anderson [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
  • Maddern v Worldexchange Communications Ltd

    R Larmer [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Unsuccessful personal grievance - Two day investigation meeting - Respondent sought $6,000 contribution to costs based on $3,000 daily tariff applied for two days - Authority accepted respondent…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of respondent $6,300
  • Scott v AFFCO NZ Ltd

    D Asher [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Applicant claimed alterations made to work station without consultation resulted in changed procedures – Claimed changes caused back pain and health safety issues ignored by respondent –…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Reinstament ordered ; 100 percent contributory conduct ; No other remedies awarded ; Costs reserved
  • Natsume v Valley of the Kings Ltd

    M B Loftus [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    ARREARS OF WAGES – JURISDICTION – No appearance for respondent – Applicant sought $3,248 unpaid wages – Applicant provided tax number to respondent director (“K”) but K did not appear…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Arrears of wages ($3,248.77) ; Interest (5.19%) ; Costs in favour of applicant ($1,073.25) ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($70)(filing fee)
  • Forest and General Security Ltd v Reid (Labour Inspector)

    R Arthur [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – ARREARS OF HOLIDAY PAY – Applicant made objection to demand notice for payment of holiday pay issued by respondent – Issue whether applicant entitled to pay…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Arrears of holiday pay (Payable to respondent)
  • Samoa v Rush Security Services Ltd

    R Arthur [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Redundancy – Applicant employed on casual employment agreement – Applicant claimed on expiry of trial period would become permanent worker – Respondent claimed employment agreement indicated no…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($7,647.24) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($5,000) ; No order for costs ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($70)(filing fee)
  • Kingsford v PJ Broughan Family Trust

    P R Stapp [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 - Orders full, final and binding on parties…
    Result:
    Consent order granted ; Orders accordingly ; No order for costs
  • Maynard v Bay of Plenty District Health Board

    Y S Oldfield [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    RAISING PERSONAL GRIEVANCE - Matter determined on papers - Applicant filed Statement of Problem (“SOP”) with Authority claiming constructive dismissal and seeking payment of gratuity believed entitled to - Respondent…
    Result:
    Orders made ; Costs reserved
  • Hughes v Wally Smith Killing and Processing

    K J Anderson [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 - No costs…
    Result:
    Consent order granted ; Orders accordingly ; No order for costs
  • Reid (Labour Inspector) v Frankton Mufflers & Brakes Ltd

    K J Anderson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COMPLIANCE ORDER - Applicant Labour Inspector sought compliance with demand notice - Applicant had sought unpaid amounts under Minimum Wage Act 1983 (“MWA”) and Holidays Act 2003 (“HA”) on behalf…
    Result:
    Compliance order ; No order for costs