• Berghan v Canterbury International Institute Ltd

    K Raureti [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    JURISDICTION - Whether employee or independent contractor - No appearance by respondent, although did provide some evidence to Authority - No dispute applicant previously engaged by respondent as contractor -…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; No order for costs
  • Dholakia v Global Peace New Zealand Trust

    M Urlich [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Applicant sought certificate of determination in relation to awards previously made in his favour – Quantum of remedies to be determined - Authority calculated amounts owing
    Result:
    Orders accordingly ; No order for costs
  • Paterson v Max G Ltd t/a New World Remuera

    R A Monaghan [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Successful personal grievance - Half day investigation meeting - Applicant sought contribution of $4,000 from total costs of $6,543 - Matter not complex however emotional matters between…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of applicant ($1,500)
  • Field v AB Equipment Ltd

    P R Stapp [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Application to amend error in Authority costs determination – Authority had deducted $2,000 from reasonable costs for costs associated with mediation - Applicant now produced information…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Orders accordingly ; No order for costs
  • Infinity Investment Group Holdings Ltd v Walker & Ors

    P Cheyne [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – JURISDICTION - Application for removal to Employment Court – Applicant commenced proceedings against respondents in District Court to recover under loan agreement – Respondents claimed matter…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
  • Anderson v Laidlaw Printing Co Ltd

    Y S Oldfield [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
  • Tandy v Hubert

    V Campbell [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Misconduct - No appearance by respondent - Dismissed for allegedly failing to collect and transport goods - Applicant submitted respondent told him truck not running over weekend…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($4,500)(6 weeks) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($2,500) ; Costs reserved
  • Miles v Masterworld Ltd

    R A Monaghan [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Dismissed for abusive and intimidating conduct during altercation with delivery driver outside company premises - Respondent's director saw incident and spoke with driver - Director then rang…
    Result:
    Application dismissed (Penalty) ; Application granted (Unjustified dismissal) ; Costs reserved
  • Weatherly v Pulp and Paper Industry Council of the Manufacturing and Workers Union & Anor

    V Campbell [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE - Authority issued earlier determination without dealing with costs – Authority directed costs reserved
    Result:
    Orders accordingly ; No order for costs
  • Woolley v ANZ National Bank Ltd

    G J Wood [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE – Applicant claimed respondent failed to calculate pay in accordance with employment agreement, specifically by wrongly taking into account superannuation when determining total remuneration – Respondent wanted to…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Orders accordingly ; Interest 7.5% ; Costs reserved