Determinations database

L Robinson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

Summary:: UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Redundancy – Applicant claimed redundancy unjustified – Respondent argued redundancy substantially justified – Respondent’s manager (“R”) told applicant loss of authority to issue warrants of fitness (“WoF”)…
Result:: Application granted (Unjustified dismissal) ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($10,000) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($6,000) ; Costs reserved

R Arthur [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

Summary:: ARREARS OF WAGES - Two applicants lodged separate statements of problem - Authority directed matters be heard together as of same type and involved same respondent - No appearance by…
Result:: Application granted ; Arrears of wages ($3,200) ; Interest (10.84%) ; Recovery of monies ($735)(Airfare) ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($70)(Filing fee)

L Robinson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

Summary:: UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Respondent conceded dismissal not procedurally ideal but applicant’s conduct disqualified any award of remedies – Applicant informed by father that relative passed away and applicant booked on…
Result:: Application granted ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($4,0000 reduced to $3,600) ; Costs reserved

M Urlich [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

Summary:: COMPLIANCE ORDER - Applicant Labour Inspector sought compliance with Authority determination - No appearance by respondent - Authority satisfied respondent had not complied with determination - No satisfactory excuse or…
Result:: Compliance ordered ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($70)(Filing fee)

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 - Respondent to pay applicant $600 in full and final settlement…
Result:: Consent order granted ; Orders accordingly ; No order for costs

H Doyle [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

Summary:: PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Identity of employer – Parties agreed during directions conference respondent correct employer – JURISDICTION – Applicant employed for season by sharemilker (“L”) – Applicant also job…
Result:: Application granted ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($2,000) ; Costs reserved

H Doyle [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

Summary:: PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Identity of employer – Parties agreed during directions conference respondent correct employer – JURISDICTION – Applicant claimed was person intending to work but employment did not…
Result:: Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($904.20 reduced to $678.15) ; Lost benefit ($350 reduced to $262.50) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($3,000 reduced to $2,250) ; Costs reserved

J Crichton [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

Summary:: JURISDICTION – Respondent resisted personal grievance and arrears claim on basis related to applicant’s dealings with ACC - Submitted Authority lacked jurisdiction - Respondent an accredited employer and provided accident…
Result:: Application dismissed ; Costs reserved

R A Monaghan [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

Summary:: COSTS - Successful personal grievance - Length of investigation meeting not specified - Applicant sought $2,000 as contribution to costs - Authority confirmed remedies awarded in substantive determination and made…
Result:: Costs in favour of applicant ($2,000)

D King [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

Summary:: COSTS - Partially successful personal grievance - Length of investigation meeting not specified - Respondent incurred costs of $12,760, after Calderbank offer made - Sought $2,000 contribution to costs, with…
Result:: Costs in favour of respondent ($2,000)