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Jolly v Serai Ltd
J Crichton [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]
- Summary:
- UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE – Respondent argued applicant failed to provide IRD number and information about right to work in New Zealand – Applicant claimed provided IRD number and…
- Result:
- Application dismissed ; Costs to lie where they fall
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Mercer v Maori Television Service
R Arthur [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]
- Summary:
- UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Misconduct – Applicant claimed dismissal unjustified – Respondent argued entitled to dismiss applicant after failure to meet performance expectations in settlement agreement – Settlement agreement confirmed applicant’s…
- Result:
- Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
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Griffin v Petworkz Online Ltd
K J Anderson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]
- Summary:
- UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Whether dismissed or abandoned employment – Significant dispute of facts – Respondent’s evidence more probable – Applicant suffered financial and personal difficulties – Respondent offered applicant and…
- Result:
- Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
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Singh v Eric James & Associates Ltd
G J Wood [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]
- Summary:
- COSTS – Unsuccessful jurisdiction claim – Length of investigation meeting not specified - Respondent sought award of $6,500 contribution to costs plus travel disbursements of $1,227 – Respondent argued successful…
- Result:
- Costs in favour of respondent ($3,000) ; Disbursements in favour of respondent ($613.60)
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Hancox v Victoria Street Cafe & Restaurant Ltd
P Montgomery [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]
- Summary:
- UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Constructive dismissal – Respondent claimed applicant resigned – Applicant disputed this - Respondent advised applicant of shortfall in till balance – Applicant recalled why this occurred and…
- Result:
- Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages (Quantum to be determined) – Reimbursement for return of uniform ($120.00) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($6,000) ; Costs reserved
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Webb v The New Zealand Tramways and Public Passenger Transport Employees' Union Inc
A Dumbleton [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]
- Summary:
- COSTS – Dispute question answered in favour of applicant – Unsuccessful penalty claim – Unspecified length of investigation meeting – Applicant sought full solicitor-client costs for earlier substantive determination –…
- Result:
- Costs in favour of applicant ($925)
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Webb & Anor v New Zealand Tramways and Public Passenger Transport Employees' Union Inc
A Dumbleton [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]
- Summary:
- COSTS – Successful claim - Length of investigation meeting not specified – Applicants sought costs of $2,649 – Respondent failed to reply to application for costs within period allowed –…
- Result:
- Costs in favour of applicants ($2,000)
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Lewis v Lewis Transport Ltd
L Robinson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]
- Summary:
- ARREARS OF WAGES – Applicant sought arrears of wages for contract period at respondent – Applicant initially employed at respondent and subsequently became contractor after formation of own company (“SDK”)…
- Result:
- No order for arrears ; Application dismissed (Unjustified dismissal) ; No order for costs
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Unite Inc v HMSC-AIAL Ltd
L Robinson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]
- Summary:
- BARGAINING – Application for facilitation – Applicant union sought matters to be referred to facilitation – Application not opposed by respondent – Collective bargaining negotiations and mediation unsuccessful – Authority…
- Result:
- Application granted ; Costs reserved
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Robinson (Labour Inspector) v Weighpac Australsia Ltd
R A Monaghan [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]
- Summary:
- COSTS – Withdrawn holiday pay claim - No investigation meeting – Respondent sought costs of $1,925 – Applicant Labour Inspector claimed investigation into which employer liable for payment ongoing and…
- Result:
- Application dismissed ; Costs reserved