• 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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