• McWhinnie v Avondale Golf Club Inc

    J Crichton [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Misconduct – UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE – Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed following series of unjustified actions causing disadvantage – Respondent claimed serious misconduct and gross insubordination – First employment…
    Result:
    Applications granted ; Arrears of holiday pay ($2,095) ; Costs reserved
  • Jatcom Printing Ltd t/a The Pukekohe Printing Works v Taljaard (Labour Inspector)

    L Robinson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Authority previously advised parties to determine costs between them - Applicant did not address respondent's application for costs - Respondent labour inspector assisted by in-house counsel - Authority…
    Result:
    Costs to lie where they fall
  • Hughes and Anor v Upper Hutt Cosmopolitan Club Inc

    G J Wood [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Unsuccessful claim about jurisdiction - Two day investigation meeting - Respondent sought $10,000 contribution to costs - Respondent claimed complex factual and legal issues involved - Applicants submitted…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of respondent ($6,000)
  • Meachen v Angus Properties (HB) Ltd

    G J Wood [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE – UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Abandonment - No appearance for applicant – Respondent experienced numerous employment relationship problems with applicant relating to intoxication – Applicant arrived at workplace to…
    Result:
    Applications dismissed ; Costs reserved
  • Glen v K & B Loader

    P Cheyne [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    COSTS – Unsuccessful personal grievance – Less than half day investigation meeting – Respondent sought $6,000 contribution to costs – Applicant argued some legal costs not relevant and not wealthy…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of employer ($1,500)
  • Cuff v Siam Cuisine Ltd and Anor

    H Doyle [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    CONSENT ORDER - Parties reached agreement on terms of settlement - Terms of settlement to be orders of Authority - Applicant reinstated on garden leave and had right to seek…
    Result:
    Consent order granted ; Orders accordingly ; Costs reserved
  • Mercer v Event Holdings Ltd t/a Gracehill Vineyard Restaurant

    L Robinson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Whether applicant permanent employee or causal worker – Respondent argued applicant casual worker and not dismissed – Applicant claimed was offered and accepted 30-40 hours per week…
  • Provencocadmus Ltd v Pond

    A Dumbleton [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    CONSENT ORDER - Parties reached agreement on terms of settlement - Terms of settlement to be orders of Authority - Respondent to deliver to applicant all copies of confidential information…
    Result:
    Consent order granted ; Orders accordingly
  • Porteous v The Chief Executive of the Department of Building and Housing

    G J Wood [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Application for removal to Employment Court (“EC”) – Applicant claimed respondent created new role for applicant to avoid paying redundancy entitlements – Applicant claimed agreed to…
    Result:
    Application granted ; No order for costs
  • Louwman v Airways Corporation of New Zealand Ltd

    J Crichton [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    INTERIM INJUNCTION – Application for interim reinstatement – Applicant sought interim reinstatement following summary dismissal for serious misconduct – Applicant claimed arguable case of pre-determination, unfair procedure and breach of…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved