• Litchfield v Hull Road Bakery (2002) Ltd

    J Scott [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    CONSENT ORDER - Parties reached agreement on terms of settlement (at investigation meeting) - Terms of settlement to be orders of Authority - Terms of settlement to remain confidential to…
    Result:
    Consent order granted ; Orders accordingly ; No order for costs
  • Henry v The Chief Executive of the Manukau Institute of Technology

    L Robinson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Serious misconduct – Applicant summarily dismissed following investigation into cash handling procedures – Respondent became concerned when electronic till records did not record particular cash payment –…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
  • Takarua v Te Aute College Board of Trustees and Anor

    G J Wood [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    INJUNCTION - Application for interim reinstatement dismissed - Reasons to be provided later
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; No order for costs
  • Smith v Blighs Road Service Stations (1989) Ltd

    D Asher [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Poor performance – Applicant had eye disability affecting vision – After three weeks employment, respondent contacted applicant regarding errors in processing customer payments causing financial loss to…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
  • Farrell v Age Concern Marlborough Incorporated

    P Cheyne [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Serious misconduct - Respondent incorporated society providing services to older New Zealanders - Applicant both member and employee of respondent - Respondent claimed applicant’s unauthorised amendments to…
    Result:
    Application granted (Unjustified dismissal) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($5,000 reduced to $2,500) ; Application dismissed (Arrears of wages) ; Costs reserved
  • Bardell v Presbytarian Support Services East Coast

    G J Wood [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
  • Gibson v Optimation NZ Ltd

    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
  • Service & Food Workers' Union v Dominion Salt Ltd

    J Crichton [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    BREACH OF CONTRACT – Applicant sought rectification of collective employment agreement (“CEA”), claiming was recorded in error – Respondent argued CEA accurately reflected bargain reached in negotiation – Applicant claimed…
    Result:
    Question answered in favour of applicant ; Orders accordingly ; Costs reserved
  • Stiekema v Centurion Management Services Ltd

    M Urlich [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Successful personal grievance - 1ï¾½ day investigation meeting - Applicant sought contribution of $5,000 to total costs of $15,862 plus disbursements - Argued particular weight should be given…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of applicant ($3,000) ; Disbursements ($200)
  • Szentpeteri v The Verdict (2007) Ltd

    J Crichton [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    CONSENT ORDER - Parties reached agreement on terms of settlement at investigation meeting - 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