• Waikaremoana Te Kohanga v Anderson

    D Asher [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    RECOVERY OF MONIES – Record of oral determination - Applicant alleged overpaid respondent and asked that she be directed to repay amount by weekly instalments – No appearance by respondent…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Recovery of monies ($690.54) ; Costs reserved
  • Harrap v JAL 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
  • Meere v Gifted Childrens Trust

    J Wilson [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
    Result:
    Consent order granted ; Orders accordingly ; No order for costs
  • Maxwell v Thomas

    Y S Oldfield [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - No appearance by applicant - Authority determined matter on basis of evidence taken at previous meeting - Agreement between parties initially expressed to be casual - However,…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; No order for costs
  • Tregoweth v Albert Number Six Ltd

    V Campbell [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    ARREARS OF WAGES AND HOLIDAY PAY - Dispute about number of hours applicant worked in manager's absence - Applicant initially paid for hours she claimed - Manager subsequently decided applicant…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Arrears of wages ($397.50) ; Arrears of holiday pay ($792.96) ; Counterclaim granted ; Recovery of monies (Quantum to be determined) ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($70)(Filing fee)
  • Mighty River Power Ltd v Paio

    R Arthur [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    RECOVERY OF MONIES – Applicant sought recovery of money mistakenly paid to respondent as wages – Respondent offered and accepted position but never started work – Person intending to work…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Orders accordingly ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($70)(Filing fee)
  • Sajad v Ticketek New Zealand Ltd

    L Robinson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE - Authority previously determined costs - When received copy of determination, applicant advised Authority he had not received respondent's submission on costs - Respondent unable to verify…
    Result:
    Orders accordingly ; No order for costs
  • Devi v M Manhaas & Manhaas Industries Ltd & Anor

    P R Stapp [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE - Applicant overseas and could not afford to return to New Zealand to provide evidence in person - Also difficult to meet immigration requirements before scheduled investigation…
    Result:
    Orders accordingly ; No order for costs
  • Burns v Hirequip Ltd

    P Cheyne [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Constructive dismissal - Applicant alleged exposed to workplace hazard that was actual or potential cause of serious harm - Claimed hazard was overwork and stress, and resulted…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
  • Pilbrow v Alexander & Co Ltd

    D King [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Alleged applicant agreed to terminate employment as term of negotiated settlement – Applicant appeared to assert settlement entered into unfairly due to undue influence or duress –…