• Body v Secretary for Justice, Ministry of Justice

    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
    • 27 March 2008

    • WA 34A/08

  • Batchelor v Secretary for Justice, Ministry of Justice

    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
  • Gurnell v School Centre Irene Ltd

    A Dumbleton [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Unsuccessful personal grievance - 1ï¾½ days investigation meeting - Respondent sought contribution to costs - Applicant argued costs unreasonable and costs should lie where they fall - Respondent…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of respondent ($3,750)
  • Pearce v Mane Hair and Beauty (2007) Ltd

    R A Monaghan [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COMPLIANCE ORDER - Applicant sought compliance with record of settlement - Respondent had not made payments to applicant as agreed - Claimed financial position prevented it making lump sum payments…
    Result:
    Compliance ordered ; No order for costs
  • Tahere v Cinema 3 Ltd

    M Urlich [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    ARREARS OF WAGES - Applicant sought arrears of wages for 22 month period - No appearance by respondent - Applicant provided documentation to support wage claim - Applicant stated continued…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Arrears of wages ($51,145.50)(nett) ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($70)(Filing fee)
  • Collier v Beyond 2000 Investments Ltd t/a Stag Park Diner

    D King [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    ARREARS OF HOLIDAY PAY - Applicant claimed owed payment for annual leave after employment ended - Respondent conceded some arrears owing but disputed amount - Also argued applicant required to…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Arrears of holiday pay ($3,209.83) ; Interest (11%) ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($70)
  • Nelson v Fletcher Steel Ltd

    J Wilson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Partially successful personal grievance - Length of investigation meeting not specified - Applicant sought reasonable contribution to total costs of $42,000 - Argued should not be penalised for…
    Result:
    Costs to lie where they fall
  • Kempthorne and Anor v Sevenseas Marine Ltd

    V Campbell [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    ARREARS OF WAGES - Respondent acknowledged owed applicants wages but claimed had stopped trading - Respondent continued to be registered and not put into liquidation or receivership - Arrears due…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Arrears of wages ($3,496)(Each applicant) ; Disbursements in favour of applicants ($70)(Filing fee)
  • Burger v Motorpol Australasia Ltd

    A Dumbleton [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    ARREARS OF WAGES - BREACH OF CONTRACT - Employment agreement provided for quarterly bonus incentives - Claimed bonus not paid when due - Dispute as to amount owed - Applicant…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Arrears of wages ($1,670.78)(Bonus) ; Damages ($4,085) ; Interest (10%) ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($70)(Filing fee)
  • Buchanan v Vice-Chancellor, University of Auckland

    V Campbell [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Serious misconduct - Sent offensive email to international student who requested extension for assignment due to bereavement - Respondent concluded email so serious undermined trust and confidence…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($68,000 reduced to $51,000)(8 months) ; Compensation for hurt etc ($20,000 reduced to $15,000) ; Costs reserved