• Blacklock and Anor v Fairlie Groggy Hotel Ltd

    J Crichton [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    JURISDICTION – Applicants alleged employed by respondent and claimed unpaid wages – Respondent claimed applicants not employees but partners in business venture – Applicants employed by previous owners and sought…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs to lie where they fall
  • Labour Inspector (Hixon) v New Zealand Vines Ltd

    J Crichton [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    ARREARS OF WAGES – Applicant Labour Inspector claimed workers not paid minimum wage by respondent – Authority found respondent engaged appropriately with Authority and applicant and collaborative and supportive in…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Arrears of wages ($333.71)(L) ($330.31)(S) ($512.70)(N) ($513.72)(J) ($512.70)(P) ; No order for costs
  • Dawson v Quigley t/a Quigs Bakery

    J Crichton [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    ARREARS OF WAGES – No appearance for respondent – Applicant sought $6,276 unpaid wages – Authority found wages paid into mortgage account and applicant unaware of non-payment until contacted…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Arrears of wages ($6,276.49)
  • Johnston v Lowe and Ors

    J Crichton [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    ARREARS OF WAGES AND HOLIDAY PAY – RECOVERY OF MONIES – Applicant claimed unpaid wages and holiday pay and recovery of traffic infringement fines – First respondent acknowledged wages and…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Arrears of wages ($46,071.99) ; Arrears of holiday pay ($6,128.64) ; Recovery of monies ($3,500)(traffic infringement fines) ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($70)(filing fee) ; Costs to lie where they fall
  • Thickpenny v Superior Sheetmetals Ltd

    D King [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COSTS – Successful personal grievance – Length of investigation meeting not specified – Applicant sought $3,000 contribution to costs plus disbursements – Respondent argued amount sought unreasonable and unrealistic because…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of applicant ($3,000) ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($390.40)(photocopying, faxes and filing fee)
  • Newenham & Anor v Ocis New Zealand Ltd

    D King [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Applicants failed to appear at investigation meeting - Proceedings dismissed - Respondent sought $7,000 contribution to costs - Claimed applicants’ conduct contributed to respondent incurring unnecessary costs -…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of respondent ($3,000) ; Disbursements in favour of respondent ($50)
  • Wynne v The Order of St John Midland Regional Trust Board

    D King [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE - Application for stay of proceedings - Applicant sought stay of proceedings for costs determination - Applicant had applied to Employment Court for extension of time to…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Orders made ; No order for costs
  • Buchan v Bountiful Holdings Ltd

    M Urlich [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
  • Myatt (Labour Inspector) v The Service Centre Ltd

    D King [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COMPLIANCE ORDER – Applicant Labour Inspector sought compliance with two Authority determinations – Respondent claimed no ability to pay sums ordered – Authority found insufficient evidence regarding financial situation –…
    Result:
    Compliance ordered ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($140)(filing fees)
  • Read v 403 Holdings Ltd as trustee of AEL T 403 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