Determinations database

J Wilson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

Summary:: UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Serious misconduct - Applicant dismissed for sleeping during work - Previously found asleep on duty and blamed health issues - Warned could be dismissed if conduct continued…
Result:: Application dismissed ; Costs reserved

L Robinson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

Summary:: COSTS - Successful personal grievance - One day investigation meeting - Applicant sought contribution of $8,200 to total costs of $13,646, plus disbursements - Submitted Authority's modest approach to costs…
Result:: Costs in favour of applicant ($5,000) ; Disbursements ($280)

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

R Arthur [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

Summary:: PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE - Authority concluded respondent waived privilege in legal advice from previous advisor by referring to content of advice in witness statements - Non-publication order made in relation…
Result:: Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($32,307.69)(14 weeks) ; Compensation for lost benefit (Clothing allowance)($1,346.15) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($5,000) ; Costs reserved

G J Wood [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

Summary:: UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE - Poor performance - Summary dismissal - Applicant responsible for scheduling transport jobs and organising staff - Received three written warnings for forgetfulness and mismanagement…
Result:: Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($9,750 reduced to $6,500) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($12,000 reduced to $8,000) ; Costs reserved

D Asher [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 and medical evidence…
Result:: Consent order granted ; Orders accordingly ; No order for costs

J Scott [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

Summary:: UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Applicant had several warnings for poor attendance - Parties met and agreed to clean the slate" - Applicant promised to improve performance and given wage increase -…
Result:: Application dismissed ; Costs reserved

M Urlich [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

Summary:: UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Serious misconduct - No written employment agreement - If applicant's role had been clearly set out then her assumptions about it could have been corrected at early…
Result:: Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages (Quantum to be determined)(One month) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($8,000) ; Costs reserved

L Robinson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

Summary:: COSTS - Successful personal grievance - One and ï¾½ day investigation meeting - Applicant sought costs of $2,250 - Total amount owed to Legal Services for legal aid was…
Result:: Costs in favour of applicant ($2,000)

H Doyle [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

Summary:: INTERIM INJUNCTION – Applicant claimed respondent breached s97 Employment Relations Act by employing or engaging another person to perform work of striking employee – Sought interim injunction restraining breach –…
Result:: Application dismissed ; Costs reserved