• Graham v Vice Chancellor of the University of Waikato

    V Campbell [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    CONSENT ORDER - Parties reached agreement on confidential terms of settlement during investigation meeting - Terms of settlement to be orders of Authority - Orders full, final and binding on…
    Result:
    Consent order granted ; Orders accordingly ; No order for costs
    • 30 May 2006

    • AA 185/06

  • Darling v Platinum Properties Ltd

    P Cheyne [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    ARREARS OF WAGES - UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE - Applicant employed to establish business – No written employment agreement - Number of performance issues raised few months into employment – Manager appointed…
  • Duncan v North Otago Ag-Centre Ltd

    P Montgomery [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Unsuccessful personal grievance but successful arrears claim - In substantive determination Authority indicated respondent entitled to costs and could file memorandum on costs if issue not resolved between…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of respondent (Sum equal to amount required to pay in support of application for legal aid)
  • Oborn v Plumbco Ltd

    R A Monaghan [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE – UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Constructive dismissal – Alleged unjustified demotion - Applicant promoted to position of foreman on particular job – Subsequently worked on different site as tradesman…
    Result:
    Applications dismissed ; Costs reserved
  • Whakatutu v Bernard Matthews NZ Ltd

    D Asher [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
  • Cochrane v Nicky's Superfresh and Discount Cigarette Ltd

    P Cheyne [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Constructive dismissal – Principal of respondent unhappy when applicant and another employee declined to work additional hours to facilitate principal’s holiday – Alleged verbally abused applicant next…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Counterclaim dismissed ; Costs reserved
  • Bonnafoux v Zico Ltd

    H Doyle [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    ARREARS OF WAGES – Claim for payment of performance bonus – Employment agreement provided for payment of bonus after each completed period of six months employment if performance satisfactory –…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Arrears of wages ($2,100)(Performance bonus) ; No order for costs ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($70)(Filing fee)
  • Cutriss v Carter Holt Harvey Ltd

    V Campbell [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Successful application for removal to Court - Length of investigation not specified - Applicant sought contribution to costs - Respondent opposed award of costs on basis costs not…
    Result:
    Costs to lie where they fall
  • Newton v Centre Island Seafood Ltd

    A Dumbleton [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    CONSENT ORDER - Parties reached agreement on terms of settlement - Long standing employment relationship restored - Settlement annexed to determination - Order prohibiting publication of terms of settlement
    Result:
    Consent order granted ; Orders accordingly ; No order for costs
  • Clarke v Lyfestyle Research Ltd

    V Campbell [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

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