• Thomson v New Zealand Ruby Rock Ltd

    H Doyle [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE - Quantum of remedies - Authority previously set out appropriate method of calculating holiday pay in circumstances where there had been entitlement to holidays and then…
    Result:
    Quantum specified ; Arrears of holiday pay ($3,495.73) ; Costs reserved
  • Taylor v AFU Finance Ltd

    J Crichton [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Successful personal grievance - Half day investigation meeting - Applicants costs were $4,330 - Submitted limited means and child to support - Argued significant contribution to costs should…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of applicant ($1,350)
  • Rikhi v ANZ Teleport & Broadcast Ltd

    R Arthur [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COMPLIANCE ORDER - Applicant sought compliance with mediated settlement - No appearance by respondent - Applicant had not received sum owed under agreement - Had also not received reference and…
    Result:
    Compliance ordered ; No order for costs
  • Borrell-Johnson v UBP Ltd

    J Scott [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Misconduct - Applicant skilled employee but observance of hygiene regulations very poor - Received numerous warnings for dirty gear, including final warning - Respondent ignored next failure…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
  • Stone v Villages of New Zealand (Pakuranga) Ltd

    V Campbell [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE - Supplementary determination - Authority awarded applicant arrears of wages - Although sought by applicant, interest not considered in substantive determination - Appropriate to award interest on…
    Result:
    Orders accordingly ; Interest (8%) ; No order for costs
  • New Zealand Meat Workers and Related Trades Union Inc. Aotearoa Branch v Whakatu Wool Scour Ltd

    P R Stapp [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    DISPUTE - Interpretation of incentive clause in collective employment agreement (“CEA”) - Bonus payment payable when “production exceeded 500 bales” of wool in 24 hours - Whether bales counted at…
    Result:
    Question answered in favour of respondent ; Costs reserved
  • Hough v The Commissioner of Police

    P R Stapp [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE - Applicant challenged adverse report and delays associated with its production - Claimed disadvantaged his employment, particularly career advancement - Applicant disciplined over file management process - Advised…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
  • Fenton v Centre Island Seafoods Ltd

    P R Stapp [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Applicant alleged unjustifiably dismissed when not re-employed by respondent - Respondent submitted applicant engaged on seasonal arrangement and left, which led it to conclude he no longer…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs in favour of respondent ($1,500)
  • Unite Union Inc v ILA South Pacific Ltd t/a Kaplan Aspect

    M Urlich [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    DISPUTE - Applicant argued terms of employment allowed members to complete other duties off-site once contact teaching hours complete - Respondent contended able to direct teachers to work 37.
    Result:
    Questions answered in favour of applicant ; Costs reserved
  • Wang v Bade Draper Solutions Ltd

    M Urlich [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    ARREARS OF WAGES AND HOLIDAY PAY - Whether employee or volunteer - Respondent alleged applicant agreed to work unpaid trial period - Applicant claimed agreed hourly rate and received assurances…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($337.50)(Two weeks) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($1,500) ; Arrears of wages ($894.50) ; Arrears of holiday pay ($71.55) ; Costs reserved