• Jackson v Platos Greek Taverna Ltd

    R A Monaghan [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    ARREARS OF WAGES - No appearance for respondent - Applicant sought unpaid wages - Found applicant did not receive payment for work done during two fortnights - Found payslip showed…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Arrears of wages ($1,852.38) ; Arrears of holiday pay ($459.36) ; Interest (4.8%) ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($70)(Filing fee)
  • Timmins v S L Trade Ltd

    M Urlich [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Serious misconduct – No appearance for respondent – Applicant invited to attend meeting – Applicant not told purpose of meeting or given opportunity to have representative present…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages (reduced to $1,887) ; Compensation for humiliation etc (reduced to $2,250) ; Applications dismissed (recovery of monies)(counterclaim) ; Costs reserved
  • Lowe v First Street Body Corporate Body Management Ltd (Formerly First Street Property Management Ltd)

    Y S Oldfield [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Redundancy – Applicant employed following acquisition of Bluechip contracts – Following voluntary liquidation of Bluechip contracts terminated – Directors unable to sustain employment of property managers –…
    Result:
    Application granted (unjustified dismissal) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($2,000) ; Application dismissed (unjustified disadvantage) ; Costs reserved
  • New Zealand Air Line Pilots' Association Inc v Air Nelson Ltd

    J Crichton [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    BREACH OF CONTRACT – Applicant claimed respondent breached collective employment agreement (“CEA”) – If CEA breached, applicant sought compliance order, penalty and costs – Respondent argued no breach – CEA…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Question answered in favour of respondent ; Costs reserved
  • Mana Coach Services Ltd v New Zealand Tramways and Public Passenger Transport Employee's Union Inc

    G J Wood [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    BREACH OF CONTRACT – Applicant claimed respondent breached terms of mediated settlement agreement (“SA”) when published confidential information – Applicant sought determination respondent breached SA, declaration breached duty of good…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
  • Burns v Housing New Zealand Corporation

    P R Stapp [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Respondent sought suppression orders on names, places and peoples’ positions – Applicant opposed application – Authority declined application, other than referring to co-worker as “A” –…
    Result:
    Applications dismissed ; Costs reserved
  • Brown v Avon Picture Mouldings Ltd

    J Crichton [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    COSTS – RECOVERY OF MONIES – 1 day and a half investigation meeting – Unsuccessful personal grievance – Applicant previously granted interim reinstatement on garden leave – Subsequently, applicant dismissed…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of respondent ($4,500) ; Recovery of monies ($10,108.11)
  • Nicholls v Aspiring Air Ltd

    J Crichton [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    CONSENT ORDER - Parties reached agreement on terms of settlement at investigation meeting - Respondent to pay applicant $3,671. 19 in full and final settlement
    Result:
    Consent order granted ; Orders accordingly ; No order for costs
  • Maritime Union of New Zealand v Ports of Auckland Ltd

    V Campbell [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    DISPUTE – GOOD FAITH – Respondent wished to engage employees on fixed term employment agreements for period of six months – Applicant considered fixed term agreements contrary to provisions of…
    Result:
    Questions answered in favour of respondent ; Costs reserved
  • Williamson v Victoria Institute (NZ) Ltd

    A Dumbleton [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COMPLIANCE ORDER – PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE - Determination confirmed in writing previous compliance order given orally under urgency – Compliance ordered with earlier determination where successful personal grievance and reinstatement…
    Result:
    Compliance ordered ; No order for costs