Determinations database

M Urlich [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

Summary:: COSTS - Successful application for arrears of wages - Three day investigation meeting - Applicant sought full indemnity costs of $21,326 - Alleged respondent engaged in reprehensible conduct including excessive…
Result:: Costs in favour of applicant ($8,000) ; Disbursements ($670)(hearing fees and filing fee)

D Asher [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

Summary:: UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Serious misconduct - Applicant dismissed for threatening and intimidating behaviour - Applicant unhappy about parking ticket - Approached person he believed responsible for vehicle being ticketed -…
Result:: Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages (parties to calculate quantum)(3 months less 20%) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($10,000 reduced to $8,000) ; Costs reserved

P R Stapp [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 terms of settlement
Result:: Consent order granted ; Orders accordingly ; No order for costs

D Asher [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

Summary:: UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Constructive dismissal - Applicant alleged was advised he would be reassigned because of complaints about his conduct and he would be fired if he refused reassigned role…
Result:: Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost remuneration (parties to calculate quantum)(3 months) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($10,000) ; Costs reserved

P Cheyne [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

Summary:: COSTS - Largely unsuccessful personal grievances - One day investigation meeting - Respondents sought contribution of $3,000 to costs of $3,625.
Result:: Costs in favour of respondents ($3,000)

R A Monaghan [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

Summary:: ARREARS OF WAGES - Applicant sold bakery to respondent - Agreement for sale and purchase had special condition clause that applicant would offer all reasonable assistance in helping respondent's transition…
Result:: Application granted ; Arrears of wages ($744) ; Arrears of holiday pay ($44.46) ; Costs reserved

P R Stapp [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

Summary:: UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE - Respondent proposed to introduce new food concept to cafeteria in which applicant was cook - Respondent concerned about applicant's literacy skills and whether she would be able…
Result:: Application dismissed ; Costs reserved

Y S Oldfield [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

Summary:: JURISDICTION - Applicant alleged unjustifiably dismissed by respondent - Played French horn, baritone and tenor horn in Army band - Respondent alleged applicant a civilian volunteer outside Authority's jurisdiction -…
Result:: Application dismissed ; Costs reserved

D Asher [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

Summary:: CONSENT ORDER - Unjustified dismissal claim - Parties reached agreement on terms of settlement during investigation meeting - Respondent to withdraw dismissal of applicant - Termination of employment to be…
Result:: Consent order granted ; Orders accordingly ; No order for costs

G J Wood [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

Summary:: UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE - Redundancy - Employees told that cuts in staff numbers could occur and asked for suggestions on how to improve matters - Subsequently applicant informed…
Result:: Application granted ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($4,000) ; Damages (2 days pay) ; Costs reserved