• Collins v Idea Services Ltd and Anor

    G J Wood [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    COSTS – Unsuccessful substantive claim by applicant – Respondent sought $8,850 costs following Calderbank letter plus substantial contribution to other costs of $1,900 – Applicant argued substantive application dismissed on…
    Result:
    Costs to lie where they fall
  • Hamilton v Monastra

    J Crichton [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    ARREARS OF WAGES AND HOLIDAY PAY - No appearance by respondent - Applicant claimed owed one weeks wages and holiday pay - Respondent previously acknowledged wages owing - Authority satisfied…
  • Cathro v Monastra

    J Crichton [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - No appearance by respondent - Authority satisfied employer was respondent, not respondent’s company - Upon arrival at work, applicant given free movie tickets and told to go…
    Result:
    Application granted (unjustified dismissal) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($1,500) ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($662.50) ; Arrears of wages ($1,462.50) ; Arrears of holiday pay ($371) ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($70)(Filing fee) ; Costs to lie where they fall
  • Crowe v Greenburn Dairy Farm Ltd

    P Cheyne [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    INJUNCTION – Applicant sought interim reinstatement pending substantive hearing – Authority declined application – As decision matter of urgency, Authority’s reasons to follow later – Farm manager
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
  • Gallagher v Interior Drywall Systems Ltd

    J Crichton [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Misconduct - Three month’s employment - Applicant previously employed by respondent’s governing director (“R”) - Previous employment marred by timekeeping issues - Respondent claimed sought assurances similar…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages (4 weeks) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($2,000) ; Costs in favour of applicant ($2,000)
  • Farac v Gilligan Financial Services Ltd

    L Robinson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    RESTRAINT OF TRADE - Applicant’s written individual employment agreement contained restrictive covenant clause - Applicant resigned to establish own practice - Parties unable to resolve dispute as to enforceability of…
    Result:
    Orders made ; Costs reserved
  • Mercer v Maori Television Service

    R Arthur [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    INTERIM INJUNCTION – Application for interim reinstatement – Applicant dismissed for repeated lateness and unsatisfactory performance – Applicant had history of lateness – Mediated agreement after applicant received final warning…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
  • Masina v Tukaki Waititi on behalf of and as the Commissioner of Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Kokiri o Te Rahuitanga o Otara

    L Robinson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    INTERIM INJUNCTION – Application for interim reinstatement – Application for interim injunction restraining appointment of permanent principal – Applicant dismissed following New Zealand Teachers Council’s (“NZTC”) refusal to grant applicant…
    Result:
    Application declined ; Costs reserved
  • Dunn v Buckley Systems Ltd

    R A Monaghan [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Serious misconduct - Applicant dismissed following investigation into allegations harassed, and was abusive and aggressive towards co-worker - Applicant claimed allegations false and real reason for dismissal…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
  • Recon Professional Services Ltd v Chapman

    G J Wood [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    CONSENT ORDER - Parties reached agreement on terms of settlement - Terms of settlement to be orders of Authority - Order prohibiting publication of terms of settlement except for following…
    Result:
    Consent order granted ; Orders accordingly ; No order for costs