• Hickman v Mollies On Tweed Ltd

    M Urlich [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
  • Ma v Hansells (NZ) Ltd

    R A Monaghan [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    DISPUTE – Applicant absent from work on ACC for extended period of time when respondent implemented redundancies – Entitled to redundancy compensation of three weeks pay for each year of…
    Result:
    Questions answered in favour of applicant ; Redundancy compensation ($12,336.85) ; Severance payment ($2,284.60) ; Interest (7.9%) ; Costs reserved
  • Jonkers v The Chief Executive Department of Labour

    V Campbell [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    PARENTAL LEAVE – Application for relief in respect of irregularity under Parental Leave and Employment Protection Act 1987 (“PLEPA”) – Employed as relief teacher on two fixed term agreements –…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
  • Robson v Ihug Ltd

    J Wilson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Whether personal grievance filed within three year limitation period – Grievance raised with respondent 9 December 2003 – Statement of problem filed at Authority 11 December…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Parties directed to mediation ; Orders accordingly ; Costs reserved
  • Wilson v Brent & Judy Riddle t/a BTR Contractors

    K Raureti [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    CONSENT ORDER - Parties reached agreement on terms of settlement at investigation meeting - Terms of settlement to be orders of Authority - Terms of settlement full, final and binding…
    Result:
    Consent order granted ; Orders accordingly ; No order for costs
  • Wyatt v Whangarei Boys' High School

    K Raureti [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Constructive Dismissal - Applicant provided with reasonable induction when started job - Respondent concerned about applicant's level of experience and ability to handle position and communicated them…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($5,755.50)(9 weeks) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($5,000) ; Costs reserved
  • Pulp and Paper Industry Council of the Manufacturing and Workers Union & Anor v Norske Skog Tasman Ltd

    V Campbell [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Unsuccessful application for breach of contract and Employment Relations Act 2000 - Length of investigation meeting not specified - Costs sought from first applicant only - Respondent submitted…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of respondent ($2,000) ; Disbursements ($248.51)
  • Carrothers v Jasons Travel Media Ltd

    R Arthur [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Whether Authority could recall determination for purpose of changing content – Whether Authority could issue non-publication order in respect of content after determination issued – Parties…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Orders accordingly ; No order for costs
  • Selwood v Board of Trustees of Queen Margaret College

    R A Monaghan [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Authority’s investigation meeting into applicant’s employment relationship problem adjourned part heard – No determination on matter issued - Respondent’s counsel informed Authority television reporter contacted respondent…
    Result:
    Orders accordingly ; No order for costs
  • Baynes v Mouttaki

    H Doyle [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Constructive dismissal - Abandonment - Applicant raised number of issues with employment - On waiting list for surgery when accepted job - Unfortunate applicant cancelled surgery but…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($1,200) ; Costs reserved