Determinations database

H Doyle [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

Summary:: UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Misconduct - Respondent accepted dismissal unjustified - Authority considered facts leading up to and including dismissal to determine question of remedies - Applicant developed back pain while…
Result:: Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($5,857.10) Compensation for humiliation etc ($10,000) ; Arrears of wages ($720) ; Interest (9%) ; Expenses ($340)(Fines) ; Costs reserved

M Urlich [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

Summary:: ARREARS OF HOLIDAY PAY - Applicant Labour Inspector sought arrears of holiday pay on behalf of DL - No appearance by respondent - Payment withheld due to dispute over company…
Result:: Application granted ; Arrears of holiday pay ($1,346.16) ; Interest (9%) ; Penalty ($2,000)(Payable to Crown) ; Disbursements ($70)(Filing fee)

D King [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

Summary:: ARREARS OF WAGES AND HOLIDAY PAY - Applicant worked for one day before resigning - Declined to work out notice period when asked - Applicant paid for half a day…
Result:: Application granted ; Arrears of wages and holiday pay ($64.80) ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($70)(Filing fee)

D Asher [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

P Cheyne [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

Summary:: UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Redundancy - Applicant and partner employed as couple on farm estate - Partner dismissed for misconduct a month prior to applicant - Applicant alleged dismissed as a…
Result:: Application granted ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($6,000) ; Arrears of wages and holiday pay (Quantum to be determined) ; Interest (10%) ; Costs reserved

P Cheyne [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

Summary:: UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Misconduct - Applicant dismissed following altercation with manager - Applicant alleged punched by manager - Applicant “really mad” before meeting - Manager claimed applicant swore at him…
Result:: Application granted ; Arrears of holiday pay (Quantum to be determined) ; Interest (10%) ; Costs reserved

D King [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

Summary:: COSTS - Unsuccessful personal grievance - Two day investigation meeting - Respondent sought contribution to total costs of $7,868 - Hearing prolonged by applicant's reluctance to answer questions - Applicant…
Result:: Costs in favour of respondent ($3,500)

D Asher [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

Summary:: COSTS - Dispute proceedings - Less than ï¾½ day investigation meeting - Respondent submitted costs award of $1,000 or less for investigation meeting and $500 for late withdrawal of counter-claim…
Result:: Costs in favour of applicant ($3,000)

L Robinson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

Summary:: ARREARS OF WAGES AND HOLIDAY PAY - RECOVERY OF MONIES - Applicant sought arrears of wages and holiday pay - Also sought recovery of monies owing to her from…
Result:: Application granted ; Arrears of wages ($6,923.07) ; Arrears of holiday pay ($900) ; Recovery of monies ($2,750.69) ; Disbursements ($70)(Filing fee)

P R Stapp [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

Summary:: BREACH OF CONTRACT - RESTRAINT OF TRADE - Applicant alleged first respondent breached restrictive and confidentiality clauses in employment agreement - No evidence first respondent accepted terms of agreement relating…
Result:: Application dismissed ; Orders accordingly ; Costs reserved