• James & Wells Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys v Snoep

    J Crichton [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Application for removal to Employment Court (“EC”) - Applicant sought interim injunctive relief, alleging respondent breached express and implied terms of individual employment agreement (“IEA”) -…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Costs reserved
  • MacArthur v Air New Zealand Ltd

    J Wilson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Incapacity – Following concerns raised by respondent, applicant disclosed to company’s medical officer addicted to BZP party pills – Applicant travelled to United States for rehabilitation and…
    Result:
    Applications dismissed ; Costs reserved
  • Peleti v KME Ltd

    A Dumbleton [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Misconduct – Applicant claimed dismissal unjustified and in breach of employment agreement – Applicant gave courier different name and address from those of intended recipient – Documents…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Orders made ; Costs reserved
  • Wee v Skycity Entertainment Group Ltd

    A Dumbleton [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE - Application for removal to Employment Court (“EC”) - Respondent did not oppose removal application - Authority previously declined applicant’s application for interim reinstatement - Applicant challenged…
    Result:
    Application granted ; No order for costs
  • Mercer v Maori Television Service

    R Arthur [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Unsuccessful interim injunction application - Half day investigation meeting - Unsuccessful personal grievance - One and a half day investigation meeting - No submission on costs received from…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of respondent ($6,500)
  • Auto Movements (NZ) Ltd v Read

    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
    Result:
    Consent order granted ; Orders accordingly ; No order for costs
  • Bradley v Aden Electrical Ltd

    P Montgomery [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    RECOVERY OF MONIES – Applicant sought recovery of cost of personal trade tools stolen from company van while parked overnight at respondent’s premises – Respondent declined to meet claim as…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
  • Painter v Canstaff Ltd

    P Cheyne [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Successful arrears of wages claim - Half day investigation meeting - Applicant claimed respondent’s position significantly devoid of merit and sought $2,000 costs - Respondent claimed costs should…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of applicant ($1250) ; Arrears of holiday pay ($726)
  • Holmes v Meta NZ Ltd & Ors

    P Cheyne [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Applicant lodged application to join additional parties to proceedings – Respondent opposed joinder application – Employment Relations Authority 2000 does not permit personal grievance claims against…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Orders made ; No order for costs
  • Miles v Murrays Veterinary Clinic Ltd

    J Crichton [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    RAISING PERSONAL GRIEVANCE – Whether grievance raised within 90 day period – Applicant claimed unjustified dismissal – Respondent argued proper restructuring process identified need for new position which subsumed applicant’s…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved