• MacDonald and Anor v Q-Med (Sweden) Australia Pty Ltd and Anor

    L Robinson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE - Application for removal to Employment Court - Personal grievance and counterclaim for alleged monies owing - Applicant alleged deed of release signed was capable of conclusion…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Matter removed to Employment Court ; Costs reserved
  • Smith v Levin Meats 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 the contents of the terms of…
    Result:
    Consent order granted ; Orders accordingly ; No order for costs
  • McDonald v Bayliss Sharr & Hansen Chartered Accountants

    J Crichton [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Successful personal grievance - ï¾½ day investigation meeting - Applicant sought substantial contribution to total costs of $2,726 - Applicant legally aided and obliged to reimburse Legal Services…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of applicant ($750)
  • Smith v Apinelu

    J Crichton [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    JURISDICTION - Applicant alleged was owed wages for two month period - Respondent denied was employment relationship - Alleged claim activated by malice since he and applicant had previously been…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs to lie where they fall
  • Sun v Snapper Investments Ltd and Anor

    R A Monaghan [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    ARREARS OF WAGES AND HOLIDAY PAY - Applicant alleged arrears of wages and holiday pay due and owing - No appearance for respondents - Information about respondent not answering conference…
    Result:
    Arrears of wages ($865.38) ; Arrears of holiday pay ($1,732.70) ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($70)(Filing fee)
  • Parker v Colosimo and Anor

    D King [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    CONSENT ORDER - First respondent applied for stay pending outcome of challenge to Authority determination - Parties agreed to resolve matter with terms as specified in determination
    Result:
    Consent order granted ; Orders accordingly ; No order for costs
  • NZ Amalgamated Engineering Printing & Manufacturing Union and Anor v Assa Abloy New Zealand Ltd

    G J Wood [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    DISPUTE – First applicant and respondent parties to collective employment agreement with running term 1 July 2004 to 31 January 2006 – Second applicant employed on 1 July 2004 and…
    Result:
    Dispute answered in favour of applicants ; Costs to lie where they fall
  • The New Zealand Amalgamated Engineering Printing and Manufacturing Union Inc v Energex Ltd

    K J Anderson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    DISPUTE - Applicant raised concern relating to certain conditions being imposed" on employees upon acceptance of an offer from employer to complete specific training - As part of training, employees…
    Result:
    Question answered in favour of respondent
  • Craigie v Air New Zealand Ltd

    A Dumbleton [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Unsuccessful application for interim reinstatement and unsuccessful personal grievance - Respondent sought contribution of $10,000, which was less than one third of actual costs incurred - Misconduct relied…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of respondent ($10,000)
  • Thomas v SkyCity Management Ltd

    V Campbell [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE - Disciplinary investigation - Respondent held disciplinary meeting regarding certain allegations against applicant - Respondent determined allegations had no basis and did not proceed with any disciplinary action…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved