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Erueti v Te Runanga O Wharekauri Rekohu Inc
P R Stapp [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
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Machon v Vice Chancellor of Massey University
D Asher [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]
- Summary:
- RAISING PERSONAL GRIEVANCE – Respondent argued applicant failed to raise grievance in time – Respondent raised concerns at applicant’s performance review – Applicant submitted resignation but no reasons provided –…
- Result:
- Application granted ; Costs in favour of respondent ($6,000)
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Smith and Ors v Royal New Zealand Plunket Society
D King [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]
- Summary:
- DISPUTE – Authority to determine whether settlement reached regarding applicants’ personal grievances – Respondent argued claims negotiated and agreement reached through applicants’ union (“ASTE”) – Respondent provider of education and…
- Result:
- Questions answered in favour respondent ; Costs reserved
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Philpott v Refinery Ltd
D King [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]
- Summary:
- UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Constructive dismissal - Two weeks’ employment - Respondent claimed employment terminated by agreement - Applicant hired to replace experienced beauty therapist - Respondent received complaints about applicant’s…
- Result:
- Application granted ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($4,000) ; Costs reserved
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Rusbatch v Corstorphine House Services Ltd
P Montgomery [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]
- Summary:
- UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE – Applicant initially claimed constructive dismissal, however, Authority found unjustified disadvantage grievance under s122 Employment Relations Act – Applicant claimed respondent pursued course of conduct with deliberate intention…
- Result:
- Application granted (Disadvantage) ; Application dismissed (Constructive dismissal) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($5,000) ; Costs reserved
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Benson v Air Nelson Ltd
P Cheyne [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]
- Summary:
- UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Serious misconduct - Applicant questioned by supervisor (“L”) as to whether always charging for excess baggage - Applicant replied in the negative and said was own form…
- Result:
- Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
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New Zealand Airline Pilots Association Inc v Air Nelson Ltd
Y S Oldfield [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]
- Summary:
- PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE - Application for removal to Employment Court - Applicant had sought declaration as to lawfulness and effect of notice of intention to strike - Urgency sought and…
- Result:
- Application granted ; Matter removed to Court ; Costs reserved
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Jamieson v Autoterminal New Zealand Ltd
V Campbell [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]
- Summary:
- UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Applicant granted one week leave to complete house repairs – Prior to taking leave applicant told administration manager (“C”) second week of leave may be required –…
- Result:
- Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($8,437.50) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($7,000 reduced to $5,250) ; Costs reserved
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Pugh v Emerson
G J Wood [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]
- Summary:
- ARREARS OF HOLIDAY PAY - Applicant sought arrears of holiday pay - No appearance by respondent - Authority satisfied applicant worked for respondent and was owed outstanding holiday pay -…
- Result:
- Application granted ; Arrears of holiday pay ($2,737.11) ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($70)(Filing fee)
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Donald v Accident Compensation Corporation
P R Stapp [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]
- Summary:
- UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Constructive dismissal – Respondent circulated restructuring proposal to applicant and co-workers in Human Resources Account Management (“HRAM”) positions and sought feedback – Applicant told during consultation process…
- Result:
- Applications dismissed (Dismissal) (Disadvantage) ; Costs in favour of respondent ($2,500)