• Painter v Canstaff Ltd

    P Cheyne [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    ARREARS OF WAGES – Applicant sought to recover outstanding wages of $9,080 and holiday pay – Applicant claimed employment agreement provided for minimum of 40 hours per week at $20…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Arrears of wages ($9,080) ; Arrears of holiday pay (Quantum to be determined) ; Costs reserved
  • Te Amo v Reworks NZ Ltd

    P Montgomery [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Unsuccessful personal grievance - Length of investigation meeting not specified - Respondent sought contribution to total costs of $18,740 - Respondent claimed in all circumstances of case substantial…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of respondent (Quantum to be determined)
  • Walker v Procare Health Ltd

    A Dumbleton [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Incompatibility - Applicant claimed dismissal for incompatibility unjustified - Respondent believed was serious disharmony between applicant and several co-workers - Were issues with applicant’s communication style such…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages (13 weeks) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($11,500) ; Costs reserved
  • Williams v Amargalinggam

    P R Stapp [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
  • Avery v New Wool Products Ltd

    P Montgomery [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Unsuccessful personal grievance - Length of investigation meeting not specified - Respondent sought contribution to total costs of $18,654.
    Result:
    Costs in favour of respondent ($1,200)
  • Labour Inspector v New Zealand Vines Ltd

    P Cheyne [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    COMPLIANCE ORDER – Compliance with demand notice sought – No appearance for respondent – Authority satisfied demand notice properly served on respondent – Authority had previously advised parties request for…
    Result:
    Compliance ordered ; Costs in favour of applicant ($70)
  • Salton v Pacific Blue Employment & Crewing Ltd

    J Wilson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJSUTIFIED DISADVANTAGE – UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Serious misconduct – Applicant claimed respondent’s decision to suspend applicant made without providing applicant opportunity to respond – Claimed subsequent dismissal unjustified – Complaint…
    Result:
    Application granted (Disadvantage) ; Application dismissed (Dismissal) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($1,500) ; Costs reserved
  • Zhang v Hollywood Bakery (Holdings) Ltd

    R Arthur [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Respondent sought orders for alleged breaches of non-publication order and surrender of recording devices and recordings made by applicant during mediation and Authority investigation meeting –…
    Result:
    Orders made ; Costs reserved
  • Masina v Tukaki Waititi as the Commissioner of Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Kokiri o Te Rahuitanga o Otara

    L Robinson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Unsuccessful application for interim reinstatement - Two day investigation meeting - Unsuccessful personal grievance - Two day investigation meeting - Respondent sought $20,000 contribution to actual costs of…
    Result:
    Costs to lie where they fall
  • New Zealand Tramways and Public Passengers Transport Employees' Union Inc and Anor v Wellington City Transport Ltd

    G J Wood [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    DISPUTE - Second applicant charged with indecent assault following complaint by female passenger - Matter later withdrawn - Collective employment agreement (“CEA”) provided respondent would pay legal fees of operators…
    Result:
    Questions answered in favour of respondent ; Costs reserved