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Kanar v Gurleyen & Anor
P R Stapp [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]
- Summary:
- COSTS – First respondent lodged application to adjourn investigation meeting – Parties agreed adjournment subject to costs being fixed against first respondent – Respondent claimed applicant in receipt of legal…
- Result:
- Costs in favour of applicant ($250)
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Murray v S & H Lincoln Ltd t/a Sponge Bar
A Dumbleton [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]
- Summary:
- RAISING PERSONAL GRIEVANCE – Applicant claimed unjustified dismissal grievance raised within time – Respondent raised performance issues with applicant at meeting - Applicant advised respondent “getting a lawyer and commencing…
- Result:
- Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
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Mika v Bridgestone New Zealand Ltd
V Campbell [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]
- Summary:
- UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Misconduct – Respondent claimed dismissal result of applicant not following previously agreed process after warnings – Respondent claimed applicant was unsatisfactory employee with ongoing issues of lateness,…
- Result:
- Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
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Bariball v Hirequip Ltd
P R Stapp [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]
- Summary:
- RAISING PERSONAL GRIEVANCE – First issue, whether personal grievance raised within time – Second issue, whether leave should be granted to raise grievance out of time – Applicant resigned from…
- Result:
- Application dismissed ; Costs to lie where they fall
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Jones v Innovative Interiors Wellington Ltd
D Asher [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]
- Summary:
- UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Applicant argued unjustified dismissal following withdrawal of employment offer – Respondent claimed withdrew offer of employment following applicant’s failure to provide starting date – Respondent argued applicant…
- Result:
- Application granted ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($3,000) ; Costs reserved
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Peel v Auckland Construction Equipment Ltd
D King [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]
- Summary:
- COSTS - Unsuccessful personal grievance - One day investigation meeting - Investigation meeting had to be rescheduled as respondent not fully prepared on date originally set down - Respondent sought…
- Result:
- Costs to lie where they fall
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P v University of Auckland
J Wilson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]
- Summary:
- COSTS - Successful practice and procedure claims - Matters determined on the papers - Applicant sought $5,000 contribution to costs - Respondent reiterated agreement with Authority’s preliminary view that Employment…
- Result:
- Costs to lie where they fall
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Equipment and Transport Leasing Ltd v Reid (Labour Inspector)
D King [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]
- Summary:
- PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Applicant objected to demand notice – Authority to determine what is due under notice – Applicant argued holiday pay not owed because no employment relationship and…
- Result:
- Application dismissed ; Arrears of holiday pay ($3,073.85) ; Costs reserved
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Reid (Labour Inspector) v Barmuda Ltd
D King [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]
- Summary:
- COSTS - Partially successful holiday pay claim - Applicant initially sought costs but later notified Authority no longer seeking costs and no determination required - Respondent claimed costs - …
- Result:
- Costs to lie where they fall
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Belsham v Greymouth Petroleum Ltd
P R Stapp [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]
- Summary:
- ARREARS – Applicant claimed outstanding holiday pay and enforcement vehicle ownership – Investigation meeting adjourned until parties able to provide adequate information – Applicant claimed told by respondent’s director (“D”)…
- Result:
- Application dismissed ; Costs reserved