• Edmonds v Te Kura Kaupapa Motuhake O Tawhiuau

    J Scott [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE - Applicant sought declaration personal grievance raised by union representative - Respondent’s representative claimed he asked for further details during initial phone call as did not understand…
    Result:
    Orders accordingly ; Costs reserved
  • McTaggart v N & M Witehira Ltd

    D King [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE - Quantum of remedies - Calculation of remedies reserved to enable applicant to provided medical information - While clear applicant had been seriously ill, extent to which…
    Result:
    Quantum specified ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($9,107.50)(3 months) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($3,000) ; Disbursements ($70)(Filing fee)
  • Pritchard v EC Credit Control 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 - Order prohibiting publication of terms of settlement
    Result:
    Consent order granted ; Orders accordingly ; No order for costs
  • McGarry v Wharekauhau Holdings Ltd

    D Asher [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    CONSENT ORDER - Parties reached agreement on terms of settlement at investigation meeting - 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
  • Kinley (Registar of Unions) v Te Kuiti Beef Workers Union and Ors

    P R Stapp [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE - Application for cancellation of union registration under s17 Employment Relations Act 2000 - Registrar of Unions applied for order cancelling registration of four unions - Two…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Orders accordingly ; No order for costs
  • Seaso v New Zealand Post Ltd

    P R Stapp [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE - Whether personal grievance raised - Applicant submitted raised grievance during meeting with respondent - Respondent denied this, also submitted grievance barred as matter previously dealt with…
    Result:
    Orders accordingly ; Costs reserved
  • Ryan Security and Consulting (Otago) Ltd v Bolton

    P Cheyne [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    INTERIM INJUNCTION - Restraint of trade - Applicant sought injunction to prevent breach of contractual obligations - Matter dealt with under urgency - Applicant had strongly arguable case respondent breached…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Orders accordingly ; Costs reserved
  • Stevens v Sticky Fingers 2006 Ltd

    J Crichton [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE - Misconduct - Applicant involved in altercation with manager - Suspended pending disciplinary investigation and then dismissed for abusive behaviour and failure to follow reasonable…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
  • Lane Group Ltd v Parsons

    J Crichton [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    BREACH OF CONTRACT - No appearance by respondent - Respondent resigned without giving appropriate notice - Applicant sought to recover amount equal to value of notice period - Forfeiture provided…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Damages ($1,920)(Notice period) ; ($73.25)(Uniform) ; Costs to lie where they fall ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($70)(Filing fee)
  • Lane Group Ltd v Burrow

    J Crichton [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    BREACH OF CONTRACT - No appearance by respondent - Respondent resigned without giving appropriate notice - Applicant sought to recover amount equal to value of notice period - Forfeiture provided…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Damages ($1,800)(Notice period) ; ($163.02)(Uniform) ; ($43)(Unpaid account) ; Costs to lie where they fall ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($70)(Filing fee)