• Foote v James and Anor

    V Campbell [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE – Workplace bullying – Applicant claimed bullied by farm manager (“H”) – Applicant claimed advised respondents of issues then lodged formal complaint with Police because respondents failed to…
    Result:
    Application granted (penalty) ; Applications dismissed (unjustified dismissal)(unjustified disadvantage)(arrears of wages) ; Penalty ($150)(payable to applicant) ; Costs reserved
  • Rangiwananga v Cado Holdings Ltd

    P Cheyne [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE – No appearance for respondent – Applicant claimed unjustifiably disadvantaged by written warning from respondent’s director (“D”) – Applicant’s evidence accepted – D provided applicant written warning without…
    Result:
    Applications granted (Disadvantage) (Dismissal) ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($7,020) ; Compensation for humiliation etc (Disadvantage) ($3,000) ; (Dismissal) ($12,500) ; Costs reserved
  • Bell v Auckland City Council

    R Arthur [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE - UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Constructive dismissal – Applicant claimed team leader (“T”) failed to appropriately address issues raised causing resignation – Claimed T’s conduct caused unjustified disadvantage –…
    Result:
    Applications dismissed ; Costs reserved
  • Hanjra v Monopliz Supplies Ltd t/a Apna Bazaar

    R Arthur [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    ARREARS OF WAGES – No appearance for respondent – Applicant sought balance of wages owing – Respondent sought adjournment of investigation meeting and leave to file statement of reply out…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Arrears of wages ($17,756.50) ; Interest ($171.75) ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($70)(Filing fee)
  • Cook v Marshall and Anor

    G J Wood [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    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
  • Schultz v Willows Tavern Ltd

    J Crichton [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    BREACH OF CONTRACT - ARREARS OF HOLIDAY PAY - Applicant Australian national who alleged owed wages and reimbursement of costs for 12 month employment relationship with respondent to manage tavern…
    Result:
    Application dismissed (Unjustified dismissal)(Breach of contract) ; Application granted (Arrears of holiday pay) ; Arrears of holiday pay ($1,000) ; Costs to lie where they fall
  • McClutchie v Parore t/a Thirsty Dog Bar & Cafe

    D Asher [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Successful personal grievance - Half a day investigation meeting - Applicant legally aided - In substantive determination Authority indicated costs of $2,000 sought by applicant were, subject to…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of applicant ($1,500) ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($70)(Filing fee)
  • Bennet v Bishop and Anor t/a Debtor Communications

    H Doyle [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    COSTS – Successful personal grievance – Unsuccessful counterclaim – One day investigation meeting – Applicant sought $10,167 indemnity costs – Applicant claimed respondent hindered resolution process, counterclaim unmeritious, failed to…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of applicant ($4,800)
  • Williams v Banksia Holdings Ltd

    Y S Oldfield [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    BREACH OF CONTRACT - UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - No appearance for respondent - Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed and owed pay in lieu of notice - Applicant claimed respondent’s director (“H”) shouted…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($2,160) ; Pay in lieu of notice ($2,160) ; Costs reserved
  • Smith v Dannevirke High School Board of Trustees

    D Asher [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    CONSENT ORDER - Parties reached agreement on terms of settlement - Applicant to pay respondent $1,000 contribution to costs - Terms of settlement to be orders of Authority
    Result:
    Consent order granted ; Orders accordingly