• Edmonds v Allied Petroleum (NI) Ltd

    G J Wood [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Redundancy - Applicant alleged position not surplus to requirements - Respondent began restructuring process when acquired other operations - Planned to consolidate administration and considered remaining work…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
  • Waipouri v Rightside Properties Ltd

    L Robinson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COMPLIANCE ORDER - Applicant sought compliance with Authority determination - No appearance by respondent - Respondent's director confirmed it had not complied with determination - Compliance ordered - Respondent warned…
    Result:
    Compliance ordered ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($70)(Filing fee)
  • Gurnell v School Centre Irene Ltd

    A Dumbleton [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE - UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Constructive dismissal - No breach of good faith when employment entered into - Expectation of pay rise not based on promise made by respondent…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
  • Hawea v Attorney-General in respect of the Chief Executive Officer of The Department of Child, Youth & Family Services

    D King [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE - Grievance related to meeting and applicant’s return to work following period of unpaid leave - Applicant called to meeting to discuss performance issues - Alleged given insufficient…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
  • Ogilvy New Zealand Ltd v Watkins

    M Urlich [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Application for removal to Employment Court – Applicant sought rectification and/or variation of parties’ employment agreement under common law or Contractual Mistakes Act 1977 – Investigation…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Orders accordingly ; No order for costs
  • Williams v The Warehouse Ltd

    D King [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Misconduct - Applicant previously spoken to about professionalism regarding relationship with co-worker - Co-worker later involved in disciplinary investigation relating to sale irregularities - Investigation discussed at…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
  • McKenzie v Extensions to Life Ltd

    H Doyle [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Misconduct – Employment ended after two weeks – Applicant employed as care coordinator for first respondent’s disabled son “D” – “D” required full time care after serious…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($5,334.92 reduced to $4,801.43) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($7,000 reduced to $6,300) ; Penalty ($300)(Payable to applicant) ; Costs reserved
  • Flintoff and Ors v Zajonskowski t/a Central Steeliez

    G J Wood [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    ARREARS OF WAGES AND HOLIDAY PAY - No appearance by respondent - Applicants' evidence as to service accepted - Applicants employed by respondent personally - Respondent did not dispute owed…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Arrears of wages and holiday pay ($4,064)(RF) ; ($5,074)(CH) ; ($1,510.10)(MP) ; Interest (9%) ; Disbursements in favour of applicants ($70)(Filing fee)
  • Hinchcliffe-Chen (Labour Inspector) v T.S.V. Wheel Alignment and Suspensions Ltd

    G J Wood [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    COMPLIANCE ORDER - Applicant Labour Inspector sought compliance with demand notices for unpaid holiday pay - No appearance by respondent - No objection to demand notices - Authority unable to…
    Result:
    Compliance ordered ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($150)(Filing fee)
  • Jinkinson v Oceania Gold (NZ) Ltd

    P Cheyne [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Redundancy - Casual employment agreement - Applicant worked on consistent basis following roster but at times was told no work available and did not work or get…
    Result:
    Application granted (Disadvantage) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($2,000) ; Application dismissed (Dismissal) ; Costs reserved