• Tian v Hollywood Bakery (Holdings) Ltd

    L Robinson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    ARREARS OF WAGES - Applicant claimed $668.
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
  • Yeates v Jetstick Ltd

    A Dumbleton [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Applicant claimed dismissed without reason or cause – Respondent argued employment ended by operation of fixed term of engagement relating to time needed to complete assembly work…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
  • O'Hanlon v Vehicle Adaption Services Ltd

    R Arthur [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Unsuccessful Personal Grievance - ï¾½ day investigation meeting - Respondent sought costs of $2966 - Respondent's director represented company - Supplied itemised breakdown of costs including 20 hours…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of respondent ($350)
  • Gipson v Entertainment Publications Ltd

    R Arthur [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Successful personal grievance - One day investigation meeting - Applicant sought award of $3,600 to total costs of $7,200 - Submitted financial circumstances strained by dismissal and remedies…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of applicant ($2,500) ; Disbursements ($70)(Lodgement Fee)
  • Nauhira v Krish Liquor Ltd

    D Asher [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    ARREARS OF WAGES – RECOVERY OF MONIES – No appearance for respondent – Applicant identified respondent in original statement of problem – However argued at investigation meeting also had dispute…
    Result:
    Application granted; Arrears of wages ($7,600) ; Recovery of monies ($9,000) ; Costs reserved
  • Macdonald v Gifkins and Anor

    R Arthur [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Respondents sought to reopen Authority investigation AA 59/08 – Applicant opposed reopening – Respondents argued unaware of investigation so not represented due to communication breakdown with…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
  • Reddy v Mega Mags Ltd

    R Arthur [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Serious misconduct - Authority found issues of credibility in both parties’ evidence - Respondent’s store manager (“R”) complained to respondent’s director (“P”) that applicant took extended breaks,…
    Result:
    Applications granted ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($2,000 reduced to $1,333) ; Arrears of holiday pay(Quantum to be determined) ; Costs reserved
  • Andrews v Nyalaberry Ltd

    R Arthur [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Partially successful personal grievance - ï¾½ day investigation meeting - Applicant succeeded in recovery of wages claim, however respondent succeeded in defending substantive personal grievance claim - Respondent…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of respondent ($1,000)
  • Dickson v Idea Services Ltd

    G J Wood [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    DISPUTE - Question whether part of applicant’s employment known as “sleepover” amounted to “work” within meaning of s6 Minimum Wage Act 1983 (“MWA”) - Investigation to determine liability only not…
    Result:
    Questions answered ; No order for costs
  • Kirk v William Gordon Craig on Behalf of The Trustees of the Estate of W Bruce Craig and William Craig

    G J Wood [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Unsuccessful Arrears of Wages claim - Successful Recovery of Monies counterclaim - Length of investigation meeting not specified - Respondent sought full costs of $7,741 - Argued applicant…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of respondent ($3,000)