• Clear v Waikato District Health Board

    J Scott [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Partially successful personal grievance - Length of investigation meeting not specified - Respondent made two Calderbank offers, one prior to investigation meeting and one part way through investigation…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of applicant ($5,000)
  • Stott v Redvale Canine Centre Ltd

    L Robinson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Partially successful personal grievance - One day investigation meeting - Respondent sought contribution of two thirds of total costs of $8,370 plus disbursements - Applicant made offer to…
    Result:
    Costs to lie where they fall
  • Ahuru v Utility Styles Ltd t/a Identity

    J Crichton [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Employment of twelve days - Applicant on unemployment benefit when interviewed and offered employment by respondent - Applicant remained on benefit during three month period until employment…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
  • Johnson v Gilligan Business School Ltd

    A Dumbleton [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Redundancy – Applicant claimed redundancy substantially and procedurally unjustified – No dispute applicant’s employment ended by dismissal – Authority noted could only look at cost saving steps…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; No costs awarded
  • Singh and Anor v W Ltd and Ors

    R Arthur [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE - Respondents applied for stay or adjournment of applicants' employment relationship problems - Applicants alleged incident occurred day resigned - Incident subject of criminal proceedings - Matter…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Orders accordingly ; No order for costs
    • 28 February 2008

    • AA 65/08

  • Hellyer v Associated Insulation Materials Ltd and Anor

    M Urlich [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Identity of employer – Respondent argued individual employment agreement (“IEA”) named Tycab Australia Pty Ltd (“Tycab”) as employer – Tycab and respondent groups under same Australian…
    Result:
    Questions answered ; Costs reserved
  • Yang v Allen

    V Campbell [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Identity of employer – In earlier determination Authority found respondent unjustifiably dismissed – Applicant sought reopening of investigation on grounds that proper employer in earlier determination…
    Result:
    Orders made ; Costs reserved
  • Hollis v JV Hiab Transport Ltd

    V Campbell [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Unsuccessful personal grievance - Length of investigation meeting not specified - Respondent sought costs of $2,540 - While matter not overly complex, necessary for respondent to present detailed…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of respondent ($1,000)(Including disbursements)
  • Thomson v New Zealand Ruby Rock Ltd

    H Doyle [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Successful personal grievance - Less than ï¾½ day investigation meeting - Applicant sought costs of $2,900 including GST and disbursements - No good reason not to make award…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of applicant ($2,380); Disbursements ($46.50)(Mileage); ($70)(Filing Fee)
  • Zaicek v Circle Financial Management Ltd

    L Robinson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Employment relationship problem did not require formal orders - Respondent sought full costs of $5,084 - Applicant in receipt of legal aid - Neither to have costs against…
    Result:
    Costs to lie where they fall