• Panel Holdings Ltd v Paki

    D King [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COMPLIANCE ORDER - Applicant sought compliance with two previous Authority determinations - No appearance by respondent - Compliance ordered - COSTS - Applicant sought costs associated with compliance application of…
    Result:
    Compliance ordered ; Costs in favour of applicant ($1000); Disbursements ($70)(Filing Fee)
  • Murray v Lumsden Accommodation Ltd

    H Doyle [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE – Respondent viewed security camera footage from bar – Believed applicant gave away drinks – Also showed her returning after hours with male customer and giving him company…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($2,462.98 reduced to $985.20) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($400)(Disadvantage) ; ($9,000 reduced to $3,600)(Dismissal) ; Costs reserved
  • Tony Galbraith Ltd v Davies

    J Scott [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    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 except fact respondent…
    Result:
    Consent order granted ; Orders accordingly ; No order for costs
  • Siita & Anor v Jett Jett Ltd t/a Rakino

    M Urlich [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE - No appearance by applicants - When Authority contacted applicants' representative he sought adjournment as unable to attend - Claimed made other commitments as believed investigation meeting…
    Result:
    Orders accordingly ; Costs in favour of respondent ($200)
  • Daley v Tremain Real Estate Ltd

    P R Stapp [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    JURISDICTION - Whether employee or independent contractor - Applicant approached to fill position of sales manager for respondent's real estate business - Applicant claimed promised employment - Applicant commenced selling…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
  • Jurgens v Martin Engineering (PN) Ltd

    D Asher [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    JURISDICTION – Whether employee - Whether applicant unconditionally offered employment - Applicant claimed person intending to work – Respondent denied employment relationship existed – Applicant interviewed for vacancy – Claimed…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
  • Taylor v Mastfix Maintenance Ltd

    D Asher [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Poor performance - No appearance by respondent – Applicant alleged dismissed when told work had run out - Respondent claimed applicant casual employee and dismissed for performance…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($1,506)(3 weeks) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($10,000) ; Arrears of holiday pay ($1,004)(Public holidays) ; ($1,100)(Annual leave) ; Costs in favour of applicant ($3,000) ; Disbursements ($100)
  • Keehan v Cedric and Emma Monk t/a CJ & E Monk and R.E.M. Farms Ltd

    H Doyle [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Applicant discontinued personal grievance proceedings - Submitted costs to lie where they fall as not in financial position to continue claim - Respondent submitted award of costs should…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of respondent ($500)
  • Cleverley v United Corporation Ltd

    L Robinson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COMPLIANCE ORDER - Applicant sought compliance with Authority determination - No appearance by respondent - Authority satisfied respondent had not complied with determination - Compliance ordered - Respondent warned of…
    Result:
    Compliance ordered ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($70)(Filing fee)
  • Corcoran v Graeme Rogerson & Denise Howell t/a Dormello Stud

    J Scott [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Whether dismissed or resigned - Applicant moved onto farm before employment started - Number of disagreements with co-owner (DH") - Shortly after employment began applicant met with…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($1,442.31) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($5,000 reduced to $2,500) ; Costs reserved