• Corbett v The Chief Executive, Department of Corrections

    J Scott [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    RAISING OF PERSONAL GRIEVANCE – Whether applicant raised grievance within 90 day time limit – Unjustified dismissal claim dismissed by Authority – Challenge filed - New application for unjustified disadvantage…
    Result:
    Question determined in favour of applicant ; Costs reserved
  • Hyde v Hospitality Services Ltd

    G J Wood [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – RAISING PERSONAL GRIEVANCE - Constructive dismissal – Applicant in national training and development role – Respondent proposed hiring additional employee to link professional development training with formal…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
  • Makiha v Northern Tree Harvesters Ltd

    M Urlich [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Unsuccessful personal grievance - One day investigation meeting - Respondent sought to recover total costs of $2,340 - Applicant did not file costs memorandum - Issues important to…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of respondent ($1,500)
  • Stagecoach New Zealand Ltd v The New Zealand Tramways Union (Auckland Branch) and Ors

    M Urlich [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    DISPUTE - Interpretation of collective employment agreement - Applicant sought declaration that effect of 1 April 2007 amendments to Holidays Act 2003 (2007 amendments") would not be to extend employees'…
    Result:
    Question answered in favour of applicant ; Costs reserved
  • Davenport v Air New Zealand Ltd

    M Urlich [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Unsuccessful personal grievance - One day investigation meeting - Applicant had not responded to request to resolve issue of costs or filed costs memorandum with Authority - Respondent…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of respondent ($2,500)
  • Applicant v Respondent

    M Urlich [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
  • Gauld v Bay of Plenty District Health Board

    A Dumbleton [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Unsuccessful personal grievance - One day investigation meeting - Problem not overly complex legally and decision turned largely on facts to be established by Authority - Respondent sought…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of respondent ($3,800)
  • Worthington v Cell International Ltd t/a Di Caro

    P R Stapp [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    CONSENT ORDER - Parties reached agreement on terms of settlement during 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
  • Corbett v Bendon Ltd

    A Dumbleton [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Misconduct - Summary dismissal – Applicant dismissed after respondent discovered applicant had created company to develop own lingerie line – Company website solicited advances from prospective manufacturers…
    Result:
    Applications dismissed ; Costs reserved
  • Ratahi v Te Whanau O Waipareira Trust Inc Society

    R A Monaghan [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    INJUNCTION - Interim reinstatement - Applicant sought interim order for reinstatement to position of Chief Executive Officer of respondent - Alleged dismissal by respondent unjustified - Inland Revenue Department made…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved