• Wilson v Tranzit Coachlines Ltd

    G J Wood [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
  • Gourdie v Hairstyle Management Riccarton Ltd

    J Crichton [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – No appearance for respondent – 2 month employment – Authority found respondent failed to engage with Authority’s process – Found if matter challenged, Authority would certify for…
    Result:
    Application granted (Dismissal) ; Application dismissed (Disadvantage) ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($2,700) ; Arrears of holiday pay (Quantum to be determined) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($2,500) ; Penalty ($1,000) ; Costs in favour of applicant ($1,000)
  • Tarawa v Wade & Craig Morgan t/a Body & Soul

    V Campbell [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    CONSENT ORDER - Parties reached settlement agreement on costs - 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
  • Ip v Waikato Snooker and 8 Ball Club Inc.

    R Arthur [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Serious misconduct – Respondent’s president (“E”) investigated circumstances where thief stole $9,100 from unlocked safe behind customer service counter while applicant on duty – Security camera footage…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($4,000 reduced to $3,000) ; Costs reserved
  • Taylor v Underground Network Services Ltd

    R Arthur [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Serious Misconduct – Applicant claimed dismissal for serious misconduct unjustified and unfair treatment – Respondent argued disobedience, argumentative behaviour, failing to follow instructions and refusal to acknowledge…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages (Eight weeks reduced to four weeks)(Quantum to be determined) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($5,000 reduced to $2,500) ; Costs reserved
  • Wanklyn v Mottram t/a TJ Landscapes

    A Dumbleton [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    ARREARS OF WAGES AND HOLIDAY PAY - Applicant sought recovery of unpaid wages and holiday pay - Respondent conceded amounts owed but applicant had refused payment in instalments - Authority…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Arrears of wages and holiday pay ($1,474)
  • Khodabandeh v Morrison & Anor

    L Robinson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE - No appearance for respondents - Identity of employer only issue for determination - First respondent contacted applicant directly about advertisement seeking work - First respondent visited…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Arrears of wages ($5,109.16)
  • Peet v Massey University

    G J Wood [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
  • Adams v BFS Auckland Ltd

    M Urlich [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    ARREARS OF WAGES - Following applicant’s redundancy parties agreed to monthly payment schedule for applicant’s final pay - Respondent ceased making monthly payments - Respondent did not dispute amount owing…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Arrears of wages ($6,611.76) ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($70)(Filing fee)
  • Marks v Candle New Zealand Ltd

    P R Stapp [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    CONSENT ORDER - Applicant advised matter to be dealt with by Inland Revenue Department - Applicant advised matter in Authority should be closed - Respondent consented - No further action…
    Result:
    Consent order granted ; Orders accordingly ; No order for costs