• Wu v Jireh Restaurants Ltd

    J Wilson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed – Respondent argued applicant given numerous warnings regarding misconduct and quality of food – Argued confrontation between applicant and manager resulted in…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages (Reduced to $0) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($5000)
  • Johns v Shell New Zealand Ltd

    P R Stapp [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Unsuccessful application for adjournment of investigation meeting - Length of investigation meeting not specified - Respondent sought costs - Applicant also requested respondent to pay his costs -…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of respondent ($3,312)
  • Farmer & Anor v Advance International Cleaning Systems (NZ) Ltd & Anor

    P R Stapp [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Successful personal grievance - One day investigation meeting - Applicant sought costs - Standard matter, tariff approach applied - Applicant entitled to contribution to costs - Authority not…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of applicant ($2,500) ; Disbursements ($70)(Filing fee)
  • Balfour v Central Hawkes Bay Support and Counselling Service Inc

    P R Stapp [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    JURISDICTION - RAISING PERSONAL GRIEVANCE - Applicant claimed respondent breached confidentiality provision in record of settlement by supplying documents to Police under search warrant - Alleged respondent did not act…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
  • Hansen v RDF and F Catering Ltd t/a Rainbow Dairy and Cafe

    P Montgomery [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Constructive dismissal – Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed following incidents at workplace - Respondent claimed applicant resigned - Applicant claimed lost wages, compensation, and solicitor/client costs – Applicant…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
  • Cook v Complete Bathrooms Ltd

    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
  • Hollands v Jam Marketing Pty Ltd

    D King [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Poor performance - No appearance for respondent - No written employment agreement - Earlier determination found applicant an employee - Matter determined on applicant's uncontested evidece -…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($5,000)(10 weeks) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($8,000) ; Penalty ($3,000)(Payable to Crown)
  • Dr Shie Sato v Vice Chancellor of Massey University

    V Campbell [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    DISPUTE – Interpretation of Collective Employment Agreement (“CEA”) – Applicant sought declaration that contracted quantum of weekly hours was maximum of 37.
    Result:
    Question answered in favour of respondent ; Costs reserved
  • Armon v Bridgestone New Zealand Ltd

    P Montgomery [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Applicant lodged ACC claim for work related injury of carpel tunnel syndrome – Respondent contracted third party (“CRM”) to independently manage employee work related injury claims –…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
  • Tufuga v Sleepyhead Manufacturing Company Ltd

    P Montgomery [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Unsuccessful personal grievance - Length of investigation meeting not specified - Applicant rejected Calderbank offer - Respondent submitted investigation meeting unnecessarily prolonged by applicant calling witnesses whose evidence…
    Result:
    Costs to lie where they fall