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Falanai v Tons of Tiles (Auckland) Ltd
J Wilson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]
- Summary:
- CONSENT ORDER - Parties reached agreement on terms of settlement at investigation meeting - Terms of settlement to be orders of Authority - Respondent to pay applicant $600 arrears of…
- Result:
- Consent order granted ; Orders accordingly
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Fairhall v Chief Executive of the Department of Labour
M Urlich [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]
- Summary:
- PARENTAL LEAVE – Application for relief from irregularity under s68 Parental Leave and Employment Protection Act 1987 - Respondent argued applicant ineligible for paid parental leave – Applicant experienced severe…
- Result:
- Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
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Te Tuhi v Silver Fern Farms Ltd
M Urlich [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]
- Summary:
- PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Application to reopen investigation – Respondent sought to reopen investigation that resulted in determination AA 392/08 – Applicant opposed reopening - Determination also subject to challenge…
- Result:
- Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
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Perkin v McCabe t/a McCabe Silviculture
H Doyle [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]
- Summary:
- UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Serious misconduct – Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed following incident with co-worker – Respondent experienced problems with applicant’s behaviour – Applicant received first verbal warning after incident…
- Result:
- Application granted (Unjustified dismissal) ; Application declined (Penalty) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($5,000 reduced to $2,500) ; Costs reserved
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Mercer v Event Holdings Ltd t/a Gracehill Vineyard Restaurant
L Robinson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]
- Summary:
- COSTS - Unsuccessful personal grievance - One day investigation meeting - Respondent sought contribution of $6,880 to costs - No submissions received from applicant - Authority found respondent, as successful…
- Result:
- Costs in favour of respondent ($2,000)
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Keightley (Labour Inspector) v Zuki's Ltd
V Campbell [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]
- Summary:
- ARREARS OF HOLIDAY PAY – Applicant Labour Inspector sought holiday pay of $1,078 and reimbursement of unlawful deductions on behalf of employee (S") – Parties agreed amount sought for arrears…
- Result:
- Application granted ; Arrears of holiday pay ($743.80) ; Interest (5%) ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($70)(Filing fee)
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Featherston v Ravensdown Fertiliser Cooperative Ltd
J Crichton [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]
- Summary:
- UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Serious Misconduct – Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed following alleged serious misconduct – Defendant argued applicant’s dishonestly and failure to follow company policy amounted to serious misconduct …
- Result:
- Application dismissed; Costs reserved
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Hiki v Kate Sheppard Life Care (2005) Ltd
J Crichton [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]
- Summary:
- UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE – Applicant claimed verbal and written warnings caused disadvantage – Respondent claimed misconduct – Applicant wrote complaints regarding other staff in communications book (“the book”) – The book…
- Result:
- Applications dismissed ; Costs reserved
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Installer Services Group Ltd v Burd
J Crichton [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]
- Summary:
- ARREARS OF MONIES – No appearance for respondent - Applicant sought recovery of monies, company property and reimbursement of notice not worked – Respondent unexpectedly resigned with immediate effect and…
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Hannon v Architecture DM Ltd
P Cheyne [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]
- Summary:
- ARREARS OF WAGES - No appearance for applicant - Applicant sought unpaid wages - Respondent in financial difficulties and argued doing all possible to meet obligations to former employees and…
- Result:
- Application dismissed