• Devi v APNA Networks Ltd

    G J Wood [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    CONSENT ORDER - Parties reached agreement on terms of settlement - 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
  • Manuel v Tyco New Zealand Ltd

    A Dumbleton [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    RAISING PERSONAL GRIEVANCE – Application to raise grievance out of time – Respondent did not consent to grievance being raised out of time and opposed leave application – Applicant claimed…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Costs reserved
  • Eastern Bay Independent Industrial Workers Union Inc. v Pedersen Industries Ltd

    J Wilson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COSTS - In earlier determination Authority declined applicant's order for compliance - Authority reserved questions of costs - Respondent requested Authority hold costs submissions on file pending applicant's challenge in…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of respondent ($750)
  • NZ Amalgamated Engineering, Printing and Manufacturing Union and Ors v Telstra Clear Ltd

    G J Wood [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    DISPUTE – Breach of Good Faith – First issue whether first applicant gave 14 days notice of union meeting – Second issue whether first applicant made arrangements to ensure respondent’s…
    Result:
    Questions answered in favour of first applicant ; Application granted (Recovery of monies - Second applicants) ; Application declined (Penalty - First applicants) ; Costs reserved
  • Flay v Vehicle Testing New Zealand Ltd

    V Campbell [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Unsuccessful personal grievance - One day investigation meeting - Respondent sought contribution to total costs of $17,563 plus disbursements of $1,199 - Authority found respondent’s Calderbank offer was…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of respondent ($4,000)
  • Fleet v Idea Services Ltd

    V Campbell [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Unsuccessful personal grievance - Length of investigation meeting not specified - Applicant claimed costs should lie where they fall, or alternatively, minimal costs award - Applicant claimed unemployed,…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of respondent ($750)
  • Singh v District Health Boards of New Zealand Inc

    L Robinson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE - Applicant claimed misrepresentation of salary - Applicant offered and accepted employment at salary level similar to other team members - Applicant requested respondent review salary following day…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Costs reserved
  • Keoghan v Northland Motor Holdings Ltd

    Y S Oldfield [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    ARREARS OF HOLIDAY PAY - Applicant sought order for payment of outstanding holiday pay - No appearance by respondent - Respondent undertook all liabilities from previous owner - Applicant paid…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Arrears of holiday pay ($4,847.97)
  • Bailey v The Knowledge Gym (NZ) Ltd

    V Campbell [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Respondent successful party in earlier determination - Length of investigation meeting less than half day - Authority found matter not complex - Authority ordered applicant to pay respondent…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of respondent ($500)
  • Williams v Amargalinggam

    P R Stapp [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    JURISDICTION – UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – ARREARS OF WAGES – ARREARS OF HOLIDAY PAY - Whether employee or independent contractor – Applicant claimed was employee, unjustifiably dismissed and entitled to arrears…
    Result:
    Investigation adjourned ; Orders made ; Costs reserved