• Flay v Vehicle Testing New Zealand Ltd

    V Campbell [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Redundancy – Respondent entered contract to provide services to company (“C”) – Applicant one of three employees provided to C to meet contractual work demands – Applicant’s…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
  • Currie v Williams

    H Doyle [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    ARREARS OF WAGES – Applicant claimed arrears of wages – Employment of less than ten days – No appearance for respondent – Authority satisfied five days wages unpaid – Arrears…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Disbursements in favour of applicant (filing fee)($70)
  • Solomon v Chief Executive, Department of Corrections

    G J Wood [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    INJUNCTION - Application for interim reinstatement - Applicant resigned when mentally unwell - Claimed respondent knew or ought to have known was mentally unwell and resignation was constructive dismissal -…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
  • McLean v Tararua Brewing Ltd

    P R Stapp [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    COMPLIANCE ORDER - Applicant sought compliance with Authority determination – No appearance for respondent – Authority found settlement agreement stated respondent pay applicant by instalments – Instalment payments not made…
    Result:
    Compliance ordered
  • Kardas v Stonewood Homes Ltd

    V Campbell [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COMPLIANCE ORDER – Applicant sought compliance with record of settlement – Respondent agreed to pay applicant three equal monthly instalments as part of settlement – Authority found.
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; No order for costs
  • Barton v Waikato Security Services Ltd

    D King [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COSTS – Unsuccessful personal grievance claim – Respondent sought contribution of $8,000 to actual costs of $10,000 – Less than one day investigation meeting – Authority accepted length of investigation…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of respondent ($1,500)
  • Murray v Phoenix Cabs 2006 Ltd

    D King [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    CONSENT ORDER - Parties reached agreement on terms of full and final settlement - Respondent to pay applicant $17,282.
    Result:
    Consent order granted ; Orders accordingly ; No order for costs
  • Jillings v High Trees Park Ltd

    P R Stapp [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    CONSENT ORDER - Parties reached agreement on terms of settlement following 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
  • Raukura Hauora O Tainui Trust v Nathan

    M Urlich [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    RECOVERY OF MONIES – Applicant sought recovery of funds allegedly misappropriated by respondent – Respondent claimed employment duties excluded banking and therefore no misappropriation – Authority found insufficient evidence to…
    Result:
    Applications dismissed ; Costs reserved
  • Thakorlal v Valkerie Ltd

    M Urlich [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    RAISING PERSONAL GRIEVANCE - No appearance for respondent - Applicant sought to raise grievance out of time - Authority found exceptional circumstances for delay - Found respondent failed to provide…
    Result:
    Applications granted (raising personal grievance)(unjustified dismissal)(arrears of wages - sick and bereavement leave)(Arrears of holiday pay – annual leave) ; Arrears of wages ; Sick leave ($113) ; Bereavement leave ($169.50); Minimum wage entitlement ($7.50) ; Arrears of holiday pay (Quantum to be determined) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($500) ; Applications dismissed (arrears of wages – overtime and Christmas bonus)(arrears of holiday pay – public holidays) ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($70)(Filing fee)