• C v D Ltd

    J Crichton [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE - Applicant alleged respondent failed to appropriately resolve his sexual harassment complaint, breaching employment agreement and duty of good faith - Applicant alleged respondent’s managing director (“E”) rubbed…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages (Quantum to be determined) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($12,500) ; Costs reserved
  • Lelieveld v Tir Na Nog Enterprises Ltd

    J Scott [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Summary dismissal – Applicant dismissed at wedding of respondent’s owners (“D” and “R”) – At wedding reception, family argument occurred due to information applicant relayed to D…
    Result:
    Applications granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($6,808) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($5,000) ; Arrears of wages and arrears of holiday pay (quantum to be determined) ; Costs reserved
  • Rodgers v Perrys Automotive Group (North Shore) Ltd t/a Perrys West Auckland

    M Urlich [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Incapacity – Claimed dismissal unjustified because respondent refused to place applicant on light duties, told ACC case manager was dismissed, and refused to make available relevant information…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
  • Hina and Anor v Spanbuild (NZ) Ltd

    H Doyle [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    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
  • Hina and Anor v Spanbuild (NZ) Ltd

    P Montgomery [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    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
  • Gamble v Agresearch Ltd

    R Arthur [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    JURISDICTION – Whether applicant had standing to pursue personal grievance against respondent - Applicant’s previous employer (“C”) made applicant redundant when C purchased by respondent – Respondent offered employment to…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
  • Scott v Gorrie Fuels (SI) Ltd

    P Cheyne [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE – UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Applicant claimed part way through notice period suspended without pay and then dismissed for serious misconduct – Applicant had dispute with customer over whether…
    Result:
    Applications granted (Disadvantage) (Dismissal) ; Arrears of wages and holiday pay ($585.11) ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($615.25 reduced to $307.63) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($4,000 reduced to $2,000) ; Interest (9%) ; Costs reserved
  • O'Neil v Ilam Lifecare Ltd

    H Doyle [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Serious misconduct - Discrimination – Applicant dismissed for twice leaving work earlier than rostered and recorded on timesheet, with outstanding work and without authorisation, failure to comply…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($3,129.50 reduced to $2,503.60) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($5,000 reduced to $4,000) ; Costs reserved
  • Laxman-Prasad v Njoy Ltd t/a Ninas Restaurant

    M Urlich [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    ARREARS OF WAGES – Applicant claimed owed two weeks’ wages - Applicant resigned with two weeks’ notice period – Applicant claimed went on sick leave due to work related accident…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Arrears of wages ($1,792) ; Interest (10%) ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($70)(filing fee)
  • Syme v Chic-One Ltd t/a Smart Tops Hair and Bauty Salon

    R A Monaghan [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – No appearance for respondent – No written employment agreement (“EA”) – Applicant accepted employment included three month probationary period – Applicant’s relationship with working director (“H”) deteriorated…
    Result:
    Applications granted (dismissal)(arrears of wages)(arrears of holiday pay) ; Application dismissed (penalty) ; Reimbursement of lost wages (6,384.50) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($4,000) ; Arrears of wages ($162.50) ; Arrears of holiday pay ($888) ; Costs in favour of applicant ($400) ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($70)(filing fee)