• Quinn v Cuthbertson

    J Crichton [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    BREACH OF CONTRACT - Application for recovery of training costs - Employment agreement not signed - Employment agreement had reimbursement policy under which employee would be required to reimburse employer…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; No order for costs
  • Townsend v Prospace Designz Ltd

    G J Wood [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Successful personal grievance but 50 percent contributory conduct - Applicant sought contribution of $5,114 towards total costs of $7,748 plus disbursements of $70 - Claim included costs for…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of applicant ($1,800) ; Disbursements ($70)
  • Leslie v Kate Sheppard Lifecare Centre Ltd

    J Crichton [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Constructive dismissal - Applicant was unsuccessful in application for position as food services manager - Was offered position of first cook - New position actually had less…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
  • Taylor v The Mills Group 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 all the contents of the terms…
    Result:
    Consent order granted ; Orders accordingly ; No order for costs
  • Carter v Valley Tyre & Auto Centre 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 detail of settlement
    Result:
    Consent order granted ; Orders accordingly ; No order for costs
  • Tasker v Berdeck Investments Ltd

    D Asher [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Constructive dismissal - No position description - Applicant was approached to join the respondent's Middle Management Group which he agreed to - Applicant undertook more and more…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
  • McDonald v Bayliss Sharr & Hansen Chartered Accountants

    J Crichton [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Whether exit package agreed on in without prejudice discussion between representatives - Discussion during disciplinary meeting - Were serious concerns about applicant's standard of work - Authority…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($4,387.50) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($4,000) ; Costs reserved
  • Ball v New Zealand Dairy Foods Ltd

    Y S Oldfield [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Serious misconduct - Fighting on the job - Supervisor became angry when applicant asked about a co-worker's tasks - Exchange of swear words - Supervisor pushed applicant…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($15,000) ; Parties directed to mediation ; Leave reserved regarding other remedies ; Costs reserved
  • Cullen Building Supplies Ltd v Caddick and Anor

    G J Wood [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    CONSENT ORDER - Costs - Parties reached agreement on costs - Terms of settlement to be orders of Authority - Terms specified in determination
    Result:
    Consent order granted ; Orders accordingly
  • Palmer v Otahuna Lodge Ltd

    P Cheyne [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Constructive dismissal - No appearance for respondent - Respondent in receivership - Applicant had been on ACC following non-work accident - ACC case manager discussed with respondent's…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($2,500)