• Johnson v Salamander Enterprises Ltd

    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 - Respondent to pay amount of contractual redundancy compensation, less PAYE…
    Result:
    Consent order granted ; Orders accordingly ; No order for costs
  • Labour Inspector (Henning) v Broadbat Ltd

    H Doyle [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    ARREARS OF HOLIDAY PAY - Identity of respondent - Employees employed by third party which sold business to respondent - Respondent now employer - Applicant Labour Inspector sought compliance with…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Arrears of holiday pay ($2,320.95)(GM) ; ($1,979.95)(GP) ; Compliance ordered ; Penalty ($200)(s75 Holidays Act) ; ($4,100)(Total for failure to supply records to six employees) ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($70)(Filing fee)
  • McMillen v Pilate Plus Ltd

    P Cheyne [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Successful personal grievance - Unsuccessful counterclaim - Length of investigation meeting not specified - Applicant sought contribution to costs - Applicant submitted costs estimate of $6,000 for 18…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of applicant ($1,000)
  • Williams v Napier Motors ltd t/a Dunedin City Ford

    J Crichton [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Successful personal grievance - Three day investigation meeting - Applicant sought significant contribution to costs of $14,557 plus disbursements - Argued significant contribution needed in order for applicant…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of applicant ($5,500)
  • New Zealand Public Service Association Inc v Auckland District Health Board and 16 Ors

    P R Stapp [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    DISPUTE - Interim decision as part of wider employment relationship issue - Interpretation of clause in National Terms of Settlement relating to scales of pay for nurses represented by different…
    Result:
    Question answered in favour of respondent ; No order for costs
  • Ka'ai v Vice Chancellor, University of Otago

    J Crichton [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE - JURISDICTION - Interim determination - Applicant alleged unjustified disadvantage and unjustified dismissal - Matter set down for investigation meeting - Applicant proposed Authority hear evidence of…
    Result:
    Orders accordingly ; No order for costs
  • Barnes v Apex Transport Ltd

    R A Monaghan [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Misconduct - Applicant had accident while driving - Asked to attend meeting - Alleged manager stated would be better if applicant resigned - Applicant left premises but…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($5,147.01) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($2,000) ; Arrears of wages ($1,561) ; Arrears of holiday pay ($128)(Sick pay) ; ($1,132.80)(Holiday pay) ; Costs reserved
  • Owen v You & Me Ltd

    A Dumbleton [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE - Applicant sought to have employment relationship problem heard by Authority - Felt did not have proper opportunity to air complaints during mediation - Respondent claimed matter…
    Result:
    Orders accordingly ; Costs reserved
  • Menelda v Publicis Mojo Ltd

    R Arthur [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE - Applicant alleged respondent breached duty to keep her safe from harm by failing to properly deal with bullying by client which led to nervous breakdown - Respondent…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
  • Faith v Taonga Imports Ltd

    M Urlich [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    RAISING PERSONAL GRIEVANCE - Authority previously determined letter relied on by applicant had not raised grievance - Sought leave to raise personal grievance out of time - Submitted took reasonable…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved