• New Zealand Nurses Organisation Inc and Anor v Lifecare Cambridge Ltd

    G J Wood [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    CONSENT ORDER - Parties reached agreement on terms of settlement - Respondent agreed by specified date to sign and return confirmation form - Draw existence of bargaining to attention of…
    Result:
    Consent order granted ; Orders accordingly ; Costs to lie where they fall
  • Bogun v Davis t/a Outdoor Sportsworld

    J Scott [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent’s owner (“D”) – Respondent argued applicant abandoned employment – Authority found applicant preferred not to work weekends but entered into verbal…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Penalty ($500)(Payable to crown) ; No order for costs
  • Tauhore v Pharmacy Wholesalers (PWL) Ltd

    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
    Result:
    Consent order granted ; Orders accordingly ; No order for costs
  • Scott v Gorrie Fuels (SI) Ltd

    P Cheyne [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Successful personal grievance - Length of investigation meeting not specified - Applicant sought costs, however did not incur legal fees as represented himself - Claimed expenses but no…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of applicant ($70)(Filing Fee)
  • Casse v Chief Executive, Department of Labour

    V Campbell [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE – Applicant claimed unjustifiably disadvantaged by two warnings – Applicant received letter setting out expected standards of behaviour after applicant swore at Acting Service Manager (“N”) – Authority…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($1,500) ; Costs reserved
  • Lomas v Inter Alliance Construction Ltd

    R Arthur [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed when learned was dismissed from ACC officer – After less than one month’s employment, applicant suffered work related injury – Applicant advised respondent…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Arrears of wages ($684) ; Interest ($35) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($3,500) ; Costs in favour of applicant ($1,000) ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($70)(filing fee)
  • Superdockets Advertising Ltd v George

    R A Monaghan [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 - Parties agreed respondent to pay applicant…
    Result:
    Consent order granted ; Orders accordingly ; No order for costs
  • Lewis v Howick College Board of Trustees

    J Wilson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE – Applicant claimed first disadvantage that respondent never properly addressed applicant’s bullying grievance raised five years prior – Authority found letter of complaint to Principal (“D”) raised personal…
    Result:
    Applications dismissed ; Costs reserved
  • West Coast District Health Board v New Zealand Public Service Association

    J Crichton [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    DISPUTE – Dispute as to correct application of staff surplus provisions in two collective employment agreements (“CEAs”) between applicant District Health Board and respondent union – Relevant provision provided that…
    Result:
    Questions answered ; Costs reserved
  • Warren v Lincoln Food Warehouse Ltd

    R Arthur [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Incapacity - Applicant suffered wrist injury and off work for three months - Respondent did not want applicant returning to work until medically cleared as fully fit…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Reinstatement ordered ; Reimbursement of lost wages (3 months) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($3,000) ; Costs reserved