• 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
    • 02 September 2008

    • AA 223A/08

  • 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