• Leydon v Commissioner of Police

    Y S Oldfield [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE - Applicant alleged disadvantaged by respondent’s failure to re-employ her - Applicant intended to emigrate - Gave notice of resignation and moved into Police accommodation pending move -…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
  • Blackmore v General Distributors Ltd

    L Robinson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    INJUNCTION - Interim reinstatement - Applicant dismissed for serious misconduct arising from relationship with co-worker - Respondent conceded applicant had arguable case - Applicant submitted may have to move cities…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Interim reinstatement ordered on conditions ; Orders accordingly ; Costs reserved
  • Pleace v Cunningham

    J Crichton [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Unsuccessful personal grievance - ï¾½ day investigation meeting - Respondent sought contribution of $3,000 to total costs of just over $4,000 - Respondent claimed evidence showed respondent not…
    Result:
    Costs to lie where they fall
  • Yang v Liu

    Y S Oldfield [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - No written employment agreement - Applicant summarily dismissed after approximately five weeks of employment - Respondent claimed applicant on three month probationary period - Requirements of s67…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Payment in lieu of notice ($550) ; Arrears of wages ($210) ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($4,400) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($4,000) ; Application dismissed (Penalty) ; Costs reserved
  • Dotse Staff Association Inc v Chief of Defence Force

    R A Monaghan [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – GOOD FAITH – In earlier statement of problem, applicant alleged breaches of good faith in relation to bargaining – Authority directed parties to mediation – Memorandum…
    Result:
    Orders accordingly
  • Hindley v Conway

    P R Stapp [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    ARREARS OF HOLIDAY PAY - Applicant claimed owed three weeks holiday pay - No appearance by respondent - Respondent failed to comply with Authority order to supply wage and time…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Arrears of holiday pay ($2,400) ; Disbursements ($70)(Filing fee)
  • Hunter v Store-It Ltd

    G J Wood [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Incapacity - Applicant alleged unfair treatment led to her becoming ill - Also claimed dismissed when illness prevented her returning to work - Performance issues raised with…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
  • Hunt and Ors v Christchurch & Canterbury Marketing Ltd

    J Crichton [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Redundancy - Applicants claimed given letter informing them business sold and therefore redundant - No advance notice of nature of meeting - Applicants unable to get advice…
    Result:
    Application granted (dismissal) ; Quantum of remedies to be determined ; Orders accordingly ; Application dismissed (penalty) ; Costs reserved
  • Ryan Security and Consulting Otago Ltd v Bolton and Ors

    P Cheyne [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    APPLICATION FOR REMOVAL TO EMPLOYMENT COURT - In earlier determination Authority issued interim injunction against first respondent - Applicant sought declaration first respondent in contempt of Authority for failure to…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Orders accordingly ; No order for costs
  • Van Walen v Department of Labour

    R Arthur [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    PARENTAL LEAVE - Application for review under s71ZB Parental Leave and Employment Protection Act 1987 (“PLEPA”) - Application for paid parental leave (“PPL”) approved - Applicant made redundant three weeks…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Orders accordingly ; No order for costs