• Labour Inspector v Allied Investments Ltd

    P Montgomery [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    ARREARS OF HOLIDAY PAY – Applicant dismissed for informing sickness by text message – Applicant accepted legitimate dismissal following pervious performance issues – Applicant claimed outstanding holiday pay – Also…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Arrears of holiday pay ($487)
  • Fei v Pac-Al (NZ) Ltd (formerly Moneyworld Asia (NZ) Ltd)

    Y S Oldfield [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Redundancy – Applicant claimed redundancy not genuine as real reason for dismissal was fact applicant mother of two small children – Respondent’s director (“L”) claimed closure of…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Arrears of lost wages ($7,800) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($5,000) ; No order for costs
  • A v B

    L Robinson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    CONSENT ORDER - Parties reached agreement on terms of settlement for interim matter - Terms of settlement to be orders of Authority - Order prohibiting publication of terms of settlement…
    Result:
    Consent order granted ; Orders accordingly ; Costs reserved
  • Russell v First Security Guard Services Ltd

    H Doyle [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    COSTS – Successful unjustified disadvantage grievance – Unsuccessful unjustified dismissal grievance – Unsuccessful counterclaim - One day investigation meeting – Applicant claimed costs should follow the event, taking into account…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of applicant ($4,000) ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($149.65)
  • Persico v Commissioner of Police

    J Crichton [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    COMPLIANCE ORDER – Applicant sought compliance with mediated settlement agreement – Applicant claimed withdrawal of previously granted authority to provide surveillance training breached agreement – Respondent claimed agreement dealt with…
    Result:
    Application dismissed; Costs reserved
  • Hamilton v Lovell Contractors Ltd

    P Montgomery [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – No appearance for respondent – Applicant’s former position terminated without notice – Respondent later offered and applicant accepted new position – Respondent subsequently terminated position without notice…
    Result:
    Applications granted (Unjustified dismissal) (Arrears of wages) (Arrears of holiday pay) ; Application dismissed (Penalty) ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($2,968)(2.8 weeks) ($237.44)(Additional holiday pay) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($6,000) ; Arrears of wages ($2,438) ; Arrears of holiday pay ($6,398.16) ; Pay in lieu of notice ($2,120) ; Costs in favour of applicant ($2,000) ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($70)(Filing fee) ($135)(Service fee) ($85)
  • Corporaal v Catley and Anor

    V Campbell [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE – Applicant claimed false allegations of poor performance and withholding of pig and beast caused disadvantage – Respondent claimed followed proper procedures – Respondent asked applicant whether intended…
    Result:
    Application granted (Unjustified dismissal) ; Application dismissed (Disadvantage) (Penalty) ; Compensation for humiliation ($3,000) ; Arrears of wages ($717.61) ; Costs reserved
  • Oliver v Leamington Hospitality Ltd

    R A Monaghan [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COMPLIANCE ORDER – Applicant sought compliance with mediated settlement agreement – Agreement provided respondent to pay compensation of $5,000 – Respondent breached agreement due to insolvency and made alternative offer…
    Result:
    Compliance ordered ; Interest (3.2%) ; Penalty ($1,000)(Payable to Crown) ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($70)(Filing fee) ; Costs reserved
  • Brake v Bray Cormack and Dowe

    J Crichton [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed following alleged poor interpersonal skills – Respondent argued dismissal justified and proper procedures followed – Applicant declined tasks believed to be illegal or…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Contribution to lost wages ($20,000)(17 months) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($9,000) ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($70)(Filing fee) ; Costs reserved
  • Taylor v Scott and Anor t/a Kaipara Meat Processors

    G J Wood [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Successful personal grievance - Applicant claimed actual costs of $5,000 - Applicant claimed had incurred additional costs caused by failed negotiations of payment plan for sums already awarded…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of applicant ($1,500)