• Batistich v Northland District Health Board

    J Wilson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Redundancy - Applicant advised position disestablished following restructure - Applicant unsuccessful in applying for new positions - Following failed discussions regarding redeployment applicant’s employment terminated for redundancy…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages (Quantum to be determined) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($3,000) ; Costs reserved
  • Dodson v Pulse Utilities New Zealand Ltd

    D King [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Applicant claimed Authority had no jurisdiction to hear respondent’s counterclaims and sought them struck out – Authority found s161 Employment Relations Act 2000 (“ERA”) empowered Authority…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
  • Association of University Staff v Vice-Chancellor University of Auckland

    D King [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    BARGAINING – Respondent offered pay increase to non-union staff on individual employment agreements (“IEA”) without advance notice to or input from applicant – Applicant claimed respondent undermined bargaining and authority…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
  • Grey v Recreation Holdings Ltd

    V Campbell [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Constructive dismissal - No appearance for applicant - No good cause shown for failure to attend - Application dismissed - Authority investigation closed - COSTS - Length…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs in favour of respondent ($250)
  • Chrichton v Squires Manufacturing Co Ltd

    P R Stapp [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    CONSENT ORDER - Parties reached agreement on terms of settlement - Terms of settlement to remain confidential to parties - Terms of settlement to be orders of Authority - Order…
    Result:
    Consent order granted ; Orders accordingly ; No order for costs
  • Tait v Dynasty Group Ltd

    P Montgomery [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    RECOVERY OF MONIES – Applicant claimed reimbursement of $400 expended on firewood bought on behalf of respondent – Respondent argued payment not made because applicant failed to provide tax invoice…
    Result:
    Recovery of monies ($400) (Expenses) ; Costs in favour of applicant ($250)
  • V v Air New Zealand Ltd

    L Robinson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Serious misconduct – Applicant claimed summary dismissal following failure of random drug test unjustified – Parties agreed applicant worked in safety sensitive area – Applicant required to…
    Result:
    Application granted (Dismissal) ; Loss of chance ($15,000) (Lost earnings) ; Costs reserved
  • Mardell v Edwards Dunlop (NZ) Ltd

    D King [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Respondent denied applicant dismissed and claimed resigned from employment – Applicant told respondent’s manager (“B”) not coming into work after injured playing rugby aggravating previous injury –…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
  • Hill v New Zealand Van Lines Ltd

    P R Stapp [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Serious misconduct – Applicant withdrew claim for reinstatement at investigation meeting – Co-worker (“C”) claimed asked by applicant if wanted to smoke marijuana cigarette – Applicant driving…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs in favour of respondent ($4,080.05)
  • 24 Carrot Ltd v Ye-Qing and Anor

    P R Stapp [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    INTERIM INJUNCTION – Restraint of trade – Applicant sought injunction to prevent breach of contractual obligations – Matter dealt with under urgency – Applicant claimed first respondent unlawfully obtained confidential…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Costs reserved