• Wilson and Ors v NZCCS Marlborough Inc

    J Crichton [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    DISPUTE - First matter of interpretation whether first applicant covered by individual or collective employment agreement - Originally employed on individual agreement in 2002 but joined union in 2004 -…
    Result:
    Questions answered in favour of applicants ; Orders accordingly ; Costs reserved
  • Sealord Group Ltd and Anor v New Zealand Fishing Industry Guild Inc

    P Cheyne [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE - Application for removal to Employment Court – Urgency sought - Problem about application of Minimum Wages Act 1983 and the Wages Protection Act 1983 to workers…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Matter removed to Employment Court ; No order for costs
  • Clements v Water Treatment Products Ltd

    L Robinson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Summary dismissal - Respondent alleged it justifiably dismissed applicant after unsuccessful three month probationary period - Trial period was specified in an amended employment agreement never produced…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($9,300)(8 weeks) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($5,000) ; Costs reserved
  • Kerr v Corporate Media and Publications Ltd

    A Dumbleton [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Constructive dismissal - No appearance by respondent - First week of job intended to be trial but applicant obtained respondent's agreement to be paid - Upon completion…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Arrears of wages ($1,538)(salary) ; ($1,000)(commission) ; ($218.75)(petrol and car allowance) ; Arrears of holiday pay ($152.28) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($5,000) ; Filing fee ($70)
  • Bell v JHL Paint Management Services Ltd

    D King [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Unsuccessful claim that applicant was employee - Eight hour investigation meeting - Respondent sought contribution of $8,400 to unspecified costs plus $92 disbursements - Not complex matter -…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of respondent ($1,500) ; Disbursements ($91.62)
  • Creedy v New Zealand Police

    D King [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Unsuccessful application for leave to raise personal grievance out of time - One day investigation meeting - Respondent sought contribution of $7,325 to costs of $9,000 (excluding costs…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of respondent ($3,000) ; Disbursements ($556.85)(travel) ; ($750)(expert witness fees) ; ($77.77)(tolls and photocopying)
  • Camp v Arai Te Uru Kokiri Centre Inc

    H Doyle [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Constructive dismissal - Applicant alleged she resigned because relationship with manager beyond repair - General discontentment insufficient to establish constructive dismissal - Authority not satisfied applicant placed…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Counterclaim dismissed ; Orders accordingly ; Costs reserved
  • Law-Carruthers v Fieldforce Ltd and Anor

    Y S Oldfield [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE - Applicant gave one month's notice of resignation - Wished to shorten notice period - Respondent offered two alternative earlier dates for termination - Applicant…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
  • Marshall v Bettalife International Ltd and Anor

    R A Monaghan [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    JURISDICTION - No appearance by applicant - Identity of employer - No written employment agreement - Applicant cited first respondent as employer - First respondent alleged second respondent was employer…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; No order for costs
  • Hudson v Air New Zealand Ltd

    V Campbell [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Serious misconduct - Applicant dismissed after allegedly pushing colleague while undertaking boarding duties and complaints about manner applicant treated passengers at check-in - Key issue under s103A…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Reinstatement ordered ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($10,310 reduced to $9,279) ; Compensation for humiliation ($5,000 reduced to $4,500) ; Costs reserved