• Lelieveld v Tir Na Nog Enterprises Ltd

    J Scott [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Successful personal grievance - Less than one day investigation meeting - Applicant incurred costs of $3,603, including mediation costs - Matter relatively straightforward - Applicant entitled to costs…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of applicant ($1,570)
  • Keremete v NZ Woodlot Harvesters Ltd

    P R Stapp [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    COMPLIANCE ORDER - Applicant sought compliance with mediated settlement - No appearance for respondent - Authority satisfied respondent had not complied with settlement - Compliance ordered
    Result:
    Compliance ordered ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($70)(Filing fee)
  • Thomas v Walkinshaw & Anor

    R Arthur [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Identity of employer – First respondent sole shareholder and director of second respondent – First respondent argued employment relationship was between applicant and second respondent –…
    Result:
    Application granted (dismissal) ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($2,754) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($2,250) ; Arrears of wages and holiday pay ($220.32) ; Interest on arrears ($28.41) ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($70)(filing fee) ; Costs reserved
  • Lee v Kiwi Lumber (Masterton) 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
  • McCullough v Otago Sheetmetal and Engineering Ltd

    J Crichton [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE – Applicant claimed bullied by co-worker (“H”) – Applicant claimed raised issue with manager (“M”) but matter not rectified – Applicant also claimed losing employed position because aspects…
    Result:
    Applications granted (Disadvantage)(Dismissal) ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($13,000) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($19,500) ; Costs reserved
  • Tuari v Sims Pacific Metals Ltd

    P Cheyne [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Unsuccessful personal grievance - Three day investigation meeting - Respondent sought $12,000 as contribution to costs - Submitted applicant's claims were contrived and conniving - Proceedings dealt with…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of respondent ($5,000) ; (Disbursements)($1,500)
  • McIntyre v APN New Zealand Ltd

    A Dumbleton [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    DISPUTE – Parties disputed interpretation, application or operation of guarantee of employment clause (“Clause”) in employment agreement (“EA”) – Applicant challenged technical redundancy claiming termination of employment by redundancy breached…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
  • Doyle v Natural Tree Products Ltd

    D King [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Serious misconduct - Poor performance - Respondent’s director (“W”) received number of complaints about applicant’s attitude and conduct from clients and co-workers - One co-worker alleged applicant…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($4,000 reduced to $2,000) ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($70)(Filing fee)
  • Collins v TMS Medical Ltd

    P R Stapp [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Unsuccessful personal grievance - One day investigation meeting - Respondent sought 2/3rds contribution to total costs of $11,339 plus disbursements - Authority noted respondent made Calderbank offer which…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of respodnent ($3,000)
  • Child v Kiwisuites Ltd

    D Asher [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    CONSENT ORDER - Parties reached agreement on terms of settlement at 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