• Glen v K & B Loader

    P Cheyne [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    SEXUAL HARASSMENT - Applicant claimed sexually harassed in workplace - Found applicant did not raise grievance at time alleged events occurred and no application for leave to raise grievance out…
    Result:
    Applications dismissed ; Costs reserved
  • Ingley v Te Awamutu Residential Trust

    V Campbell [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    RAISING PERSONAL GRIEVANCE - Application to raise grievances out of time - Respondent did not consent to grievances being raised out of time - Applicant claimed suffered unjustified disadvantage -…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Orders accordingly ; Parties directed to mediation ; Costs reserved
  • Daly v Northern Auckland Kindergarten Association

    J Wilson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    INTERIM INJUNCTION – Application for interim reinstatement – Applicant claimed unjustified suspension and dismissal – Respondent held disciplinary meeting to discuss applicant’s behaviour – Applicant notified dismissal may result –…
    Result:
    Application granted (conditional) ; Costs reserved
  • Shale v Enduring Sales Ltd

    R Arthur [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    RAISING PERSONAL GRIEVANCE – Whether personal grievances of disadvantage and unjustified dismissal raised within 90 day period – Applicant sent home by supervisor (“C”) after being too upset to work…
    Result:
    Application granted (Unjustified dismissal) ; Application dismissed (disadvantage) ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($2,000) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($3,000) ; Costs reserved
  • McLachlan v Hayward Coachlines Ltd

    R Arthur [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE – Respondent employed applicant as bus driver – Applicant driving bus when involved in accident where driver of other vehicle killed – Applicant claimed treated unfairly following accident…
    Result:
    Application granted (Disadvantage)(Dismissal) ; Arrears of holiday pay ($1034.35) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($5000) ; Penalty ($500)(Payable to applicant) ; Costs in favour of applicant ($2070)
  • Yeleswaram (Labour Inspector) v Njoy Ltd t/a Nina

    D King [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COMPLIANCE ORDER - Applicant Labour Inspector sought compliance with Authority determination - No appearance for respondent - Authority satisfied respondent had not complied with determination - Compliance ordered
    Result:
    Compliance ordered ; Costs reserved
  • Taylor v Idea Services Ltd

    R Arthur [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Constructive dismissal – Applicant claimed forced to resign as respondent failed to take proper safety measures to protect her from assaults by client – Also claimed unfairly…
    Result:
    Application dismissed (Dismissal) ; Application granted (Disadvantage) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($2000) ; Costs reserved
  • Painter v Commissioner of Police

    P Cheyne [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Unsuccessful personal grievance - Two and a half day investigation meeting - Respondent sought contribution of $10,204.
    Result:
    Costs in favour of respondent ($7,500)
  • Paki v Alliance Group Ltd

    P R Stapp [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    JURISDICTION – Whether applicant person intending to work – Previous Authority determination reinstated applicant to position with Levin Meats Limited (“L”) – Following determination, L sold business to respondent –…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
  • Sullivan v ABI Services (Wellington) Ltd t/a Cavit ABI Rehabilitation

    P R Stapp [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    COSTS – One day investigation meeting - Applicant sought full solicitor-client costs of $10,221 and legal expenses of $639 – Respondent claimed costs should lie where they fall – Alternatively…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of applicant ($3,000)
    • 19 December 2008

    • WA 133A/08