• Service & Food Workers Union Nga Ringa Tota Inc v OCS Ltd

    D Asher [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Unsuccessful dispute - 1 hour 20 minute investigation meeting - Respondent contribution of costs of $6,500 total fees of $9,520 - Argued brief nature of investigation should not…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of respondent ($1,000)
    • 20 June 2006

    • WA 70A/06

  • Maley v Thomson and Anor

    H Doyle [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    JURISDICTION - Whether employee or independent contractor - No written agreement - Applicant previously engaged by respondent as sub contractor - Issue of control fairly evenly balanced - Applicant's…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; No order for costs
  • Mildon v Dunbier Marine NZ Pty Ltd

    R Arthur [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    CONSENT ORDER - Parties reached agreement on terms of settlement during investigation meeting - Terms of settlement to be orders of Authority - Terms of settlement full, final and binding…
    Result:
    Consent order granted ; Orders accordingly ; No order for costs
  • Moynihan v New Zealand Aluminium Smelters Ltd

    J Crichton [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Serious misconduct - Summary dismissal - Alleged failure to comply with respondent's safety policy - Applicant hooked crane up to platform without waiting for instructions - Whether…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Reinstatement ordered ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($36,000)(12 months) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($7,500) ; Cost reserved
  • Medway (Labour Inspector) v Wright and Anor t/a The Wright Builders of 65 Cottle Park Drive, Normandale, Lower Hutt

    P R Stapp [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    COMPLIANCE ORDER - Compliance with demand notice sought - Respondent disputed outstanding holiday pay - However, no objection lodged in time - Respondent had not sought leave for extension of…
    Result:
    Compliance ordered ; Costs reserved (Filing fee)
  • WIlliams v The Warehouse Ltd

    D King [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Unsuccessful personal grievance - One day investigation meeting - Respondent sought indemnity costs of $13,695 - Alternatively sought contribution of $8,000 plus $150 disbursements - Not…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of respondent ($5,000) ; Disbursements ($150)
  • Hodgkiss v MidCentral District Health Board

    D Asher [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    CONSENT ORDER - Parties reached agreement on terms of settlement at investigation meeting - 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
  • Jensen v The Gate Shop Ltd

    G J Wood [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    CONSENT ORDER - Parties reached agreement on terms of settlement at investigation meeting - Respondent to pay applicant $1,350 in full and final settlement of all matters between parties -…
    Result:
    Consent order granted ; Orders accordingly ; No order for costs
  • Ali'imatafitafi v Chief Executive, Department of Corrections

    R Arthur [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Serious misconduct - Applicant disputed earlier final warning for incident involving supervision of work party of detainees at a school - Final and binding mediated settlement reached…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
  • New Zealand Educational Institute (Inc) v Board of Trustees, Waiuku College

    R Arthur [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE - Previously issued minute declined application for joinder - Respondent had sought to join Secretary of Education - Secretary considered matter did not require respondent to act…
    Result:
    Orders accordingly ; Leave reserved for either party to apply for further direction or orders ; Penalty ($1,000)(Payable to JB) ; Costs reserved