Determinations database

R Arthur [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

Summary:: UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Whether dismissed or resigned - Applicant alleged sent away following conversation with managing director - Respondent contended applicant resigned - Heated conversation between parties over job -…
Result:: Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($2,380)(nett) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($3,000 reduced to $1,500) ; Costs reserved

R Arthur [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

Summary:: UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Whether dismissed or resigned - Applicant alleged dismissed after providing medical certificate stating unable to work for month due to depression and stress - Applicant subject to…
Result:: Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages and benefits ($14,953) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($5,000) ; Costs reserved

D King [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

Summary:: INJUNCTION – Application for interim reinstatement – Applicant suspended and subsequently dismissed for serious misconduct – Co-workers and volunteers made numerous allegations/complaints about applicant’s conduct – Authority found applicant had…
Result:: Application dismissed ; Orders accordingly ; Costs reserved

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

Y S Oldfield [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

Summary:: JURISDICTION – Whether employee or independent contractor – Applicant engaged as locum osteopath by respondent – Applicant divided time between respondent and another osteopathy clinic – Parties discussed entering permanent…
Result:: Application dismissed ; No order for costs

J Scott [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

Summary:: PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE - Application to strike out counterclaim seeking repayment of allegedly unauthorised salary increase – Strike out application filed and addressed part way through investigation meeting on substantive…
Result:: Application dismissed ; Costs reserved

P R Stapp [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

J Scott [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

Summary:: PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Quantum of remedies – Previous Authority determination found applicant unjustifiably disadvantaged by respondent’s failure to investigate complaint against team leader or treat her fairly during…
Result:: Quantum specified ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($15,000) ; Costs reserved

L Robinson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

Summary:: INJUNCTION - Applicants sought urgent interlocutory orders preventing termination of all members of first applicant currently locked out by respondent and restraining respondent from contracting out catering services until substantive…
Result:: Application dismissed ; Orders accordingly ; No order for costs

J Scott [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

Summary:: UNJUSTIFED DISADVANTAGE - No appearance by respondent - Applicant resigned and prepared record of all wages owing - However respondent did not settle up arrears and subsequent payment incomplete -…
Result:: Applicant granted (Arrears) ; Arrears of wages and holiday pay ($623.61) ; Expenses ($79.97) ; Application dismissed (Disadvantage) ; Costs in favour of applicant ($1,000)