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A v B Ltd
J Crichton [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]
- 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
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Smith and Ors v Bridgestone New Zealand Ltd
H Doyle [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]
- Summary:
- DISPUTE – Applicants employed on individual employment agreements (“IEAs”) - Applicants claimed entitled to additional week’s annual leave under collective employment agreement (“CEA”) – Applicants claimed express verbal agreement with…
- Result:
- Questions answered ; Costs reserved
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Orlowski v Bridgestone New Zealand Ltd
J Crichton [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]
- Summary:
- UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE – Applicant claimed respondent breached collective employment agreement (“CEA”) by requiring transfer of work shift against will – Applicant sought direction back to original shift – Respondent argued…
- Result:
- Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
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Haworth t/a Travelcom v Morgan
L Robinson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]
- Summary:
- BREACH OF CONTRACT - Applicant claimed respondent liable for damages for breach of contract - Respondent took no steps to defend matter but Authority granted leave to do so at…
- Result:
- Application granted ; Damages ($2,409) ; No order for costs
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Kim v Michel's Patisserie NZ Ltd
R Arthur [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]
- Summary:
- ARREARS OF WAGES AND HOLIDAY PAY - No appearance for respondent - Applicant claimed owed wages and holiday pay - Applicant’s evidence accepted - Arrears due and owing
- Result:
- Application granted ; Arrears of wages and holiday pay ($3,335.20) ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($70)(Filing fee)
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Smith v Danaflex Packaging Corporation Ltd
D Asher [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]
- Summary:
- COSTS - Unsuccessful Personal Grievance and Dispute - Half day investigation meeting - Respondent argued put to unnecessary cost as result of having to file substantive statement as applicant's original…
- Result:
- Costs in favour of respondent ($1,500 - Suspended order)
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Morgan v Cotterill Security Fencing and Gates Ltd
R A Monaghan [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]
- Summary:
- UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Misconduct - Applicant outlined concerns about respondent’s financial state and management in letter to respondent’s director (“A”) - A claimed letter negative and intimidating - Authority found…
- Result:
- Application granted (unjustified dismissal) ; Application granted (recovery of monies) ; Application dismissed (recovery of monies) ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($5878 reduced to $2,939) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($3,000 reduced for contributory conduct) ; Costs reserved
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Wilson v Pacific Direct Line Ltd
L Robinson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]
- Summary:
- INJUNCTION – Interim reinstatement – Applicant summarily dismissed – Dismissal letter stated applicant’s attitude prejudicially affected respondent’s interests – Authority found applicant had arguable case that not dismissed for serious…
- Result:
- Application granted ; Costs reserved ; Interim reinstatement granted
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P v University of Auckland
J Wilson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]
- Summary:
- PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Application for removal to Employment Court (“EC”) – Applicant previously applied to have matter removed to EC – Applicant challenged Authority determination had not raised personal…
- Result:
- Application granted ; Costs reserved
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02 September 2008
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AA 223A/08
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Harding v Spectrum Care Trust Board
A Dumbleton [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]
- Summary:
- DISPUTE - Question whether part of applicant’s employment known as “sleepover” amounted to “work” within meaning of s6 Minimum Wage Act 1983 (“MWA”) - If so, applicant to be paid…
- Result:
- Questions answered ; Costs reserved