• Cullen v Power Marketing Ltd

    M Urlich [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Unsuccessful personal grievance - One day investigation meeting - Respondent sought greater than 2/3rds contribution to actual costs which were $6,220 - Appropriate case for award of costs…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of respondent ($2,000)
  • Van Kampen v New Zealand Business Telephone Company Ltd and Anor

    M Urlich [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Preliminary matter as to identity of respondent resolved in applicant's favour and successful personal grievance - 1ï¾½ day investigation meeting - Applicant sought contribution of $14,000 towards…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of applicant ($2,700)
  • Harvey v Solution Systems 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 contents of the terms of settlement
    Result:
    Consent order granted ; Orders accordingly ; No order for costs
  • Perry v The Vice Chancellor of the University of Canterbury

    J Crichton [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE - Alleged breaches of express and implied terms of employment agreement as well as breaches of various statutory provisions - Applicant alleged head of department (B") made promises…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
    • 19 December 2005

    • CA 85A/05

  • Nortier v Order of St John

    P Montgomery [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE - Alleged failure to adequately resolve conflict at station - Soon after applicant took up work serious conflicts emerged - A while later respondent undertook number of initiatives…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Orders accordingly ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($4,500) ; Costs reserved
  • Evans v Department of Labour

    H Doyle [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    PARENTAL LEAVE - Application for relief of irregularity under s68(3) Parental Leave and Employment Protection Act 1987 (PLEPA") - Applicant did not give written notice to employer of intention to…
    Result:
    Application granted ; No order for costs
  • Haub v Auckland Racing Club Inc

    J Scott [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
  • Parohinog v ANZ Bank Ltd

    R A Monaghan [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE - Written warning - Gap in respondent's policy created situation where term deposits of certain overseas customer matured and there was nowhere to put funds - Employee who…
    Result:
    Application dismissed (sexual harassment) ; Application granted (unjustified disadvantage) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($750) ; Costs reserved
  • Harris v Atlas Concrete Ltd

    Y S Oldfield [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - New Chairperson insisted on review and improvement of management structure and governance - Applicant continued in existing role - Alleged new CEO undermined applicant's position and…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
  • Zgomba v Eggers t/a Supreme Classic and Supreme Classic Ltd

    P R Stapp [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    ARREARS OF WAGES AND HOLIDAY PAY - Identity of employer - No appearance for respondents - Satisfied were on notice of problem - Notice of direction of the Authority was…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Arrears of holiday pay, bonuses and commissions ($5,301.78) ; Interest (7.65 percent) ; Costs in favour of applicant ($1,150) ; Disbursements ($70)(Filing fee)