• Morrow v Hamilton City Bowling Club Inc

    K J Anderson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    ARREARS OF HOLIDAY PAY - Mediated settlement between parties provided that applicant was to contact Labour Inspector to finalise outstanding entitlements regarding holiday pay - Labour Inspector concluded that applicant…
    Result:
    Application granted in part ; Arrears of holiday pay ($9,509.25) ; Counterclaim granted ; Orders accordingly ; No order for costs
  • Rackham v New Zealand Fire Service

    R A Monaghan [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE - Cancellation of applicant's appointment to new position - Section 67 Fire Service Act 1975 provided that Chief Executive would put into place procedure for reviewing appointments made…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
  • Martin v Land Meat New Zealand Ltd

    D Asher [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    CONSENT ORDER - Parties reached settlement at investigation meeting - Terms of settlement to be orders of Authority - Order prohibiting publication of confidential details of settlement
    Result:
    Consent order granted ; Orders accordingly ; No order for costs
  • Johnson v Badminton New Zealand Ltd

    H Doyle [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Constructive dismissal - Alleged bullying by third party - Respondent's membership consisted of regional associations that were separate business entities to respondent - Applicant's role to support…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
  • Cutriss v Carter Holt Harvey Ltd

    V Campbell [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE - Application for removal to Employment Court - Dispute over whether particular retirement policy was term of applicant's employment which respondent unable to unilaterally delete - Retirement…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Matter removed to Court ; No order for costs
  • Walen v SkyCity Auckland Ltd

    R A Monaghan [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Unsuccessful personal grievance - One day investigation meeting - Respondent sought contribution of $2,000 to costs plus disbursements of $299 - Applicant did not respond to memorandum seeking…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of respondent ($2,000) ; Disbursements ($299.59)
  • Nalder v Anawai partnership of C and P Hickson t/a Anawai Station

    P R Stapp [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    CONSENT ORDER - Parties reached settlement prior to 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
  • Perry v The Combined Services Club Twizel (Inc)

    P Cheyne [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Constructive dismissal - Whether resignation or dismissal - Conflict of evidence - Two relevant conversations between parties - In first exchange applicant alleged he stated he…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
  • Thom v New Zealand School of Travel and Tourism Ltd

    J Crichton [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Constructive dismissal - Applicant accepted promotion from tutor to Head of Department (HoD) - Alleged verbal agreement she could resume tutor position after three month review if…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
  • Kaytaz v Body Corporate Administration Ltd

    K J Anderson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Whether dismissal or abandonment - Respondent's general manager notified applicant that he would be conducting disciplinary investigation into allegations of sexual harassment by applicant - Applicant never…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved