• Blundell v Built Rite Builders Ltd

    L Robinson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    ARREARS OF WAGES - No statement in reply and no appearance for respondent - No written employment agreement - Applicant's unchallenged evidence accepted - Arrears due and owing - Interest…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Arrears of wages ($1,047.50) ; Interest 9% ; No order for costs
  • New Zealand Air Line Pilots Association Inc v Air New Zealand Ltd

    R A Monaghan [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    DISPUTE - Respondent leased aircraft to operate international cargo service - Crew provided as part of wet lease" - Pilots alleged failure to allow them to operate leased aircraft breached…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Question answered in favour of respondent ; Costs reserved
  • Foote v Transpower New Zealand Ltd

    J Scott [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Unsuccessful personal grievance - Length of investigation meeting not specified - Respondent incurred total costs in excess of $20,000 plus expenses of $2,100 - Submitted award of $10,000…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of respondent ($3,000)
  • Paul v Waikato Honey Products Ltd

    J Scott [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COSTS - 11/2 day investigation meeting plus application to reopen hearing on papers - Issue between the parties had been subject of two determinations by Authority and was now…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of applicant ($5,000)
  • Davis v Harbour Inn Fisheries Ltd

    P Cheyne [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Whether dismissed or resigned - Applicant claimed dismissed for alleged theft of stock - Dispute over exchange that led to termination - Best evidence of what occurred…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Costs reserved
  • Cheer c SCS Contractors Ltd

    M Urlich [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    JURISDICTION - Whether employee or independent contractor - Dispute over which advertisement applicant responded to - Only one sought contractor - No evidence parties discussed issue at interview - Engagement…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Parties directed to mediation ; Costs reserved
  • Hurlimann v Auckland College of Natural Medicine Ltd

    D King [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE - Quantum of remedies - Authority had reserved leave on calculation of lost wages if parties could not agree on sum - Parties unable to resolve issue…
    Result:
    Reimbursement of lost wages ($931.50) ; Arrears of wages ($460) ; Arrears of holiday pay ($69)(Public holiday) ; (6% of stated amounts) ; Interest (9.5%) ; Orders accordingly ; Costs reserved
  • Williams v The Supply Chain Ltd

    H Doyle [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Serious misconduct - Summary dismissal - Covert video camera filmed applicant accepting kneepad from another employee - Applicant aware actions breached company rules but did not accept…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs in favour of respondent ($1,200)
  • National Distribution Union and Anor v General Distributors Ltd

    Y S Oldfield [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE - Application for removal to Employment Court – Applicants claimed members unlawfully locked out – Had initiated proceedings in Employment Court seeking declaration that lockout unlawful and…
    Result:
    Application granted ; No order for costs
  • Booker (Labour Inspector) v Gill t/a Gills Cleaning Services

    V Campbell [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    ARREARS OF HOLIDAY PAY - Applicant Labour Inspector sought holiday pay, interest, penalty and costs - Outstanding holiday pay owed upon termination of employment - No appearance by respondent -…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Arrears of holiday pay ($555.69)(Payable to Labour Inspector) ; Interest (8.5%) ; Penalty ($250)(Payable to Crown) ; Orders accordingly ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($70)(Filing fee)