• Taylor v Review Publishing Co Ltd

    M Urlich [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE - Quantum of remedies - Authority had ordered reimbursement of lost wages - Parties unable to agree on calculation - Quantum specified by Authority - Interest 9…
    Result:
    Quantum specified ; Arrears of wages ($6,161.12) ; Interest (9%) ; Costs in favour of applicant ($250)
  • Ford v Gold Seal International Ltd

    D King [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE - Constructive dismissal - Applicant advised respondent of history of back pain before employed - Remuneration package included company vehicle - Driving car aggravated back…
    Result:
    Application granted (Arrears) ; Arrears of wages and holiday pay (Quantum to be determined) ; Interest (10.8%) ; Application dismissed (Personal grievance) ; Costs reserved
  • Hall v Finlay and Associateds Ltd t/a Bobby's

    L Robinson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE - Application by respondent to reopen investigation and stay original orders - Respondent failed to lodge statement in reply or attend investigation meeting for original matter -…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Orders accordingly ; No order for costs
  • Matthews v ANZ National Bank Ltd

    M Urlich [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE - Whether accord and satisfaction - Whether issue relating to calculation of redundancy compensation resolved - Before employment ended applicant offered compromise payment in full and final…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
  • Clark v Sal's Trading Company Ltd

    V Campbell [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COMPLIANCE ORDER - Applicant sought compliance with mediated record of settlement - Respondent claimed settlement signed under duress and asked for matter to be referred back to mediation - Record…
    Result:
    Compliance ordered ; Penalty ($500)(Payable to applicant) ; Costs in favour of applicant ($250) ; Disbursements ($70)(Filing fee)
  • Stiekema v Centurion Management Services Ltd

    M Urlich [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Constructive dismissal – Applicant told co-worker did not think was right staff should be required to attend weekly devotional sessions and could not understand how director could…
    Result:
    Application dismissed (Unjustified dismissal) ; Application partially granted (Unjustified disadvantage) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($6,000 reduced to $3,000) ; Costs reserved
  • Johnstone v The Chief Executive in respect of the Inland Revenue Department

    P R Stapp [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE - Applicant claimed number of disadvantages arising from secondment - Respondent submitted claims raised outside 90 day time limit or filed outside three year time limit - In…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
  • Johnstone v The Chief Executive in respect of the Inland Revenue Department

    P R Stapp [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE - UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Applicant requested formal review of remuneration - Review recommended performance assessment, which involved supervision of client sessions - Interim performance reviews critical of applicant…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
  • Khamsisavatdy v Sealed Air (New Zealand) Ltd

    P R Stapp [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
  • Kora v Weymouth Intermediate School

    A Dumbleton [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Unsuccessful personal grievance - Investigation meeting cancelled - Case withdrawn by applicant one day prior to investigation meeting without good reason - Respondent sought contribution of $8,000 to…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of respondent ($5,000)