• Ruwhiu v Omapere Taraire E & Rangihamama X3A Ahu Whenua Trust

    L Robinson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Successful personal grievance - One day investigation meeting - Applicant sought contribution of $6,000 to total costs of $10,379 - Submitted given urgency accorded to investigation meeting multiplier…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of applicant ($4,000)
  • Hilder v Dixon and Dunlop Ltd

    P R Stapp [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Alleged constructive or actual dismissal - Applicant worked on site job with another employee – Respondent offered applicant and co-worker bonus if job finished by certain date…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs in favour of respondent ($50)
  • Humphrey v Murphy's Kitchen and Home Renovators Ltd

    P R Stapp [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Dispute over terms of employment arrangement – Applicant raised issue about being paid for Easter – Employment terminated one day later - Respondent alleged applicant employed on…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages (8 weeks) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($3,000) ; Costs reserved
  • Ellison v Kelston Orchards Ltd

    P R Stapp [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE – Seasonal work – Applicant worked one day, then had three meetings over next few days - Applicant alleged respondent unjustifiably changed his role significantly enough to disadvantage…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($4,000) ; Arrears of wages and holiday pay (matter left for parties to discuss) ; Costs in favour of applicant ($2,000) ; Disbursements ($70)
  • Field v AB Equipment Ltd

    P R Stapp [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Serious misconduct - Applicant visited client site to complete job on way home from work - Filled out time sheet at later date - Later involved in…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($18,929.86) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($12,000) ; Orders accordingly ; Costs reserved
  • Anderson v Ministry of Social Development

    G J Wood [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
  • Baker v Dawson's Catering (NZ) Ltd

    V Campbell [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Constructive dismissal - Casual employee - Respondent denied applicant dismissed - Claimed applicant went on sick leave and never returned - Nothing out of ordinary about unsuccessful…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
  • Snorkel Elevating Work Platforms Ltd v Thompson

    P R Stapp [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE - Issue raised regarding interest payable by respondent - Claim for interest disposed of at time of substantive determination - Matter closed - COSTS - Both parties…
    Result:
    Orders accordingly ; Costs in favour of applicant ($6,000) ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($657.13)(Video conferencing) ; Costs in favour of respondent ($3,000)
  • Watson & Ors v The Rail and Maritime Transport Union & Anor

    R Arthur [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    DISPUTE - Whether respondent could use change of hours clause of collective employment agreement (CEA") to change work arrangements of first applicants ("applicants") - Applicants worked as shunters at Lyttleton…
    Result:
    Declaration accordingly ; Costs reserved
  • Anderson v Canwest Radioworks Ltd

    Y S Oldfield [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    APPLICATION FOR DECLARATION OF EMPLOYMENT STATUS – Whether employee or independent contractor - ACC sought to recover levies from applicant on basis he was self employed - Applicant disputed was…
    Result:
    Declaration accordingly ; No order for costs