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Larsen v Parfums Christian Dior (New Zealand) Ltd
J Wilson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]
- Summary:
- COSTS - Partially successful personal grievance - Unsuccessful dispute - Applicant successful in one of four claims against respondent - Parties unable to resolve costs issue - Applicant sought contribution…
- Result:
- Costs in favour of applicant ($900)
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Maginn v European Profile Ltd
D Asher [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]
- Summary:
- PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE - During investigation meeting parties agreed to resume mediation - Settlement reached - Matter withdrawn
- Result:
- Orders accordingly ; No order for costs
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Haapu v Cityline (NZ) Ltd
L Robinson [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]
- Summary:
- UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE - Applicant claimed two previous warnings unjustified - Warning issued when applicant admitted abandoning bus with engine running - Authority considered respondent dealt with matter in very generous…
- Result:
- Application dismissed (Unjustified disadvantage) ; Application granted (Unjustified dismissal) ; Reinstatement ordered ; Reimbursement of lost wages (Quantum to be determined by parties) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($5,000) ; Recommendation ; Costs reserved
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Bridewell v Gold Warehouse Ltd
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
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Wilson & Ors v Mr X Ltd & Ors
Y S Oldfield [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]
- Summary:
- PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE - Identity of employer - First respondent held licences and leases for premises where applicants worked and had “contracting bar agreement” with second respondent - Second respondent…
- Result:
- Orders accordingly ; Costs reserved
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Griffiths v Wilding International Ltd
M Urlich [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]
- Summary:
- COSTS - Successful personal grievance - Less than one day investigation meeting - Applicant sought contribution to total costs in excess of $3,000 - Applicant claimed to have made reasonable…
- Result:
- Costs in favour of applicant ($1,500) ; Disbursements ($70) (Filing fee)
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Spink v APN New Zealand Ltd
D Asher [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]
- Summary:
- PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE - During investigation meeting parties settled part of grievance - Applicant withdrew claims relating to deduction from wages in return for payment from respondent - UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE…
- Result:
- Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
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Iosefa v Canterbury Hospitality Group
J Crichton [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]
- Summary:
- COSTS - Unsuccessful personal grievance - Length of investigation meeting not specified - Respondent sought contribution to costs of $2,500 about one third of total costs - Respondent alleged applicant's…
- Result:
- Costs in favour of respondent ($1,000)
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Stephenson v Sealegs International Ltd
K Raureti [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]
- Summary:
- UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Poor performance - Respondent alleged skills and speed of work inadequate – Respondent created new position which required use of design software to draw plans – During…
- Result:
- Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages (7 weeks and 3 days) ; Compensation for humiliation ($4,000) ; Costs reserved
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Warsame v CCNP Ltd
M Urlich [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]
- Summary:
- COMPLIANCE ORDER - Applicant sought compliance with mediated settlement - No appearance for respondent - Respondent company had changed name and liquidator appointed - Liquidator consented to continuation of proceedings…
- Result:
- Compliance ordered ; Interest (9%) ; Costs in favour of applicant ($500)