Determinations database

L Robinson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

Summary:: COSTS - Successful personal grievance - One day investigation meeting - Costs to applicants union were $4,860 plus disbursements - Applicant submitted respondent did not adopt constructive approach to resolving…
Result:: Costs in favour of applicant ($1,500)

G J Wood [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

Summary:: PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE - Application for removal to Employment Court – Applicant claimed problem of such nature and urgency that in public interest it be removed, and in all circumstances…
Result:: Application dismissed ; Costs reserved

V Campbell [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

Summary:: COSTS - Successful personal grievance - Length of investigation meeting not specified - Applicant not represented at Authority but sought $1,994 for legal costs incurred prior to investigation meeting -…
Result:: Disbursements in favour of applicant ($70)(Filing fee)

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
Result:: Consent order granted ; Orders accordingly ; No order for costs

Y S Oldfield [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

Summary:: UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Misconduct - Applicant received offence notice for failure to produce log book, and summons to appear in Court - Summons copied to respondent - Offence carried one…
Result:: Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($3,375 reduced to $1,687)(5 weeks) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($1,000 reduced to $500) ; Costs reserved

R A Monaghan [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

Summary:: PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE - Applicant filed arrears claim - No appearance by either party - Neither party responsive to attempts by mediation service to arrange mediation in accordance with previous…
Result:: Application dismissed ; No order for costs

P Montgomery [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

Summary:: ARREARS OF WAGES AND HOLIDAY PAY - Applicants sought arrears owed when respondent ceased trading - Arrears calculated by Labour Inspector - Respondent advised had no funds and sent copy…
Result:: Application granted ; Arrears of wages ($971.60)(PP) ; ($321)(PC) ; ($631.25)(CD) ; ($426)(MT) ; ($24)(JD) ; Arrears of holiday pay ($5,613.69)(PP) ; ($32.76)(PC) ; ($3,279.81)(CD) ; ($251.73)(MT) ; ($554.22)(JD) ; Other monies ($12,026)(PP)(bonus) ; Disbursements ($70)(Filing fee)

R A Monaghan [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

Summary:: UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Misconduct - Respondent questioned several of applicant's financial transactions - Petty cash and bank account rules not followed - Wages being paid to staff member (RC") not…
Result:: Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($4,230.77) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($3,000) ; Holiday pay ($338.36) ; Costs reserved

P R Stapp [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

Summary:: COMPLIANCE ORDER - Identity of employer - Applicants asked Authority to make indicative findings about role of second respondent - Information produced by applicants did not rule out joint employment…
Result:: Compliance ordered ; Orders accordingly ; Costs in favour of applicants ($3,000)

L Robinson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

Summary:: UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Summary dismissal - Serious misconduct - Applicant retrieved one of two deliveries from respondent's depot on shift - Manager unsuccessfully attempted to contact him - Respondent's director…
Result:: Application dismissed ; Costs reserved