• 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)
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
    • 17 August 2009

    • AA 284/09

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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