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Graham (formerly Bramley) v M P J Holdings Ltd t/a The Pinetree Arms
G J Wood [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]
- Summary:
- UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Misconduct - Respondent dismissed applicant for allegedly consuming its product without authorisation and without paying for it - Employment relationship characterised by some historical misconduct, together with…
- Result:
- Application granted ; Costs reserved
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Bentley v Land Transport New Zealand
G J Wood [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]
- Summary:
- UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE - Applicant claimed warning for excessive use of sick leave unjustified - Entitled to nine days paid sick leave per year under collective employment agreement (“CEA”) - Policy…
- Result:
- Application granted ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($3,000) ; Costs reserved
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James v Cooney Financial Services Ltd
R A Monaghan [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]
- Summary:
- UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Respondent denied employment relationship with applicant - Parties previously operated own businesses from same premises with some client sharing under contract - Respondent considered joining franchise which…
- Result:
- Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
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Murphy v Workbridge Incorporated
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
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Mikara and Ors v Crusader Meats New Zealand Ltd
D King [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]
- Summary:
- UNJUSTIFED DISMISSAL – Applicants took other employment during period of lockout – Lockout lifted early – Respondent gave applicants opportunity to continue employment if returned on specified date – Applicant…
- Result:
- Application granted ; Reinstatement ordered ; Reimbursement of lost wages (Quantum to be determined between parties) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($3000 reduced to $2250)
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Bolton v Nuwaiseeb Ltd
D Asher [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]
- Summary:
- COSTS - Partially successful personal grievance - ï¾½ day investigation meeting - Applicant sought full costs of $1,519 - Expected costs to increase as respondent had not complied with Authority's…
- Result:
- Costs in favour of applicant ($500)
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Havenleigh Global Services Ltd v Toeikrathok and Ors
J Crichton [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]
- Summary:
- JURISDICTION - Respondents Thai nationals employed by applicant to work in New Zealand vineyards - Applicant sought declaration various allegations made by respondents had no legal basis, and direction wage…
- Result:
- Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
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Timmo v Old Panelrok Ltd
Y S Oldfield [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]
- Summary:
- PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE - Identity of employer - Shortly after applicant began work person who engaged him (DT) passed away - Applicant advised by business associates of DT there was…
- Result:
- Orders accordingly ; No order for costs
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Mani v Kendall Earthmovers Ltd
R Arthur [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]
- Summary:
- ARREARS OF WAGES AND HOLIDAY PAY – Applicant claimed not paid in full for work done for respondent – Applicant on work permit and alleged respondent threatened to send him…
- Result:
- Application granted ; Arrears of wages ($3,546.28) ; Arrears of holiday pay ($332.80) ; Interest (10.75%) ; No order for costs
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Amitrano v Prestige Print (1965) 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