• Harrison v Black magic Composite Co. NZ 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 - Respondent agreed arrears of wages and holiday pay owing -…
    Result:
    Consent order granted ; Orders accordingly ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($70)(Filing Fee)
  • Smith v McConnell Dowell Constructors Ltd

    D King [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
  • Ng v Woodbay Ltd t/a Pitz Cafe

    J Scott [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    ARREARS OF HOLIDAY PAY - Applicant claimed owed annual leave pay - Respondent refused to attend mediation - Authority requested Labour Inspector report determining arrears - Parties invited to make…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Arrears of holiday pay ($96.63) ; Disbursements ($70)(Filing fee)
  • Yates v Owaikura Holdings Ltd t/a Pratts Plumbing Ltd

    V Campbell [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    ARREARS OF WAGES - Alleged unlawful deductions - Respondent made deductions for personal purchases and missing tools from applicant's final pay - Claimed entitled to make deductions under employment agreement…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Arrears of wages ($884.96) ; Application dismissed (Penalty) ; Disbursements ($70)(Filing fee)
  • Talakai v Amcor Flexibles Ltd

    J Scott [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Unsuccessful personal grievance - Length of investigation meeting not specified - Respondent sought contribution of $2,000 to total costs of $8,813 - Applicant submitted nothing exceptional about…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of respondent ($1,500)
  • Tan v United Media (NZ) Ltd

    R Arthur [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    ARREARS OF WAGES - Applicant claimed arrears of wages for several months - Respondent agreed some arrears owing but disputed amount - Applicant's evidence on matter preferred - However, deduction…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Arrears of wages ($10,784) ; Other monies ($3,604) ; Interest (8.88%) ; Disbursements ($70)(Filing fee)
  • Bell v Board of Trustees, Cambridge High School

    V Campbell [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Serious misconduct - Applicant dismissed after spray-painted windscreen and side mirror of student's vehicle - Student complained and applicant called to meeting - Applicant claimed action justified…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Costs reserved
  • Wirihana v Alawaya Cartage Ltd

    Y S Oldfield [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Constructive dismissal - Serious misconduct - Applicant's truck hit parked car on delivery run - Claimed unfair unpaid suspension forced him to resign - Applicant initially told…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Arrears of wages ($1,530)(Notice) ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($3,968.99 reduced to $1,984.44) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($6,000 reduced to $3,500)(Unjustified dismissal) ; ($500)(Unjustified disadvantage) ; Costs reserved
  • Bond v Reach Investments Corporation Ltd

    L Robinson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    ARREARS OF WAGES - Applicant claimed bonus monies from respondent - Respondent in liquidation - No appearance for respondent - At time statement of problem filed, Authority declined to accord…
    Result:
    Orders accordingly ; Costs reserved
  • Adsett v Wellesley Ltd

    D Asher [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIED DISADVANTAGE - No written employment agreement - Applicant responded to advertisement for camp manager - Claimed permanently employed as camp manager with trial period - Respondent claimed offered casual…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($8,682)(three months ten days) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($6,000) ; Penalty ($100)(To Crown) ; Costs reserved