• Stanescu v Sparks

    H Doyle [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Preliminary issue - Less than 1 hour investigation meeting - Authority determined respondent not employer of applicant - Respondent sought costs of $1,450 - Applicant alleged costs should…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of respondent ($483)
  • Morgan v Auckland City Council

    L Robinson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COMPLIANCE ORDER - Applicant sought compliance with term of employment agreement requiring respondent to provide her with full business use of car park - Respondent proposed to take away car…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Informal directions given ; Costs reserved
  • Ghosh v Herbert Machine Tools Ltd

    V Campbell [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    CONSENT ORDER - Parties reached agreement on terms of settlement - Terms of settlement to be orders of Authority - Respondent to pay $8,000 compensation for humiliation within seven days…
    Result:
    Consent order granted ; Orders accordingly ; No order for costs
  • Service & Food Workers Union Inc v Ngai Tahu Seafood Products Ltd and Anor

    G J Wood [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    DISPUTE - Applicant and respondent parties to collective employment agreement - Agreement provided that “ordinary hours of work” would not exceed 40 and would be worked between specific hours Monday…
    Result:
    Question answered in favour of applicant ; Declaration accordingly ; Sums owing to employees to be agreed between parties or matter referred back to Authority ; Costs reserved
  • Gapasin v Rao and Anor t/a Bouquet Garni and Kopi Malaysia and Anor

    P R Stapp [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    CONSENT ORDER - Parties reached settlement after investigation meeting - Terms of settlement to be orders of Authority - Full and final settlement of all outstanding matters between parties -…
    Result:
    Consent order granted ; Orders accordingly ; No order for costs
  • Hamilton t/a Hamilton and Co v Lines (Labour Inspector)

    J Crichton [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    DISPUTE - Objection by applicant to demand notice issued by labour inspector - Demand notice required payment to employee for special or sick leave, public holiday pay, and annual holiday…
    Result:
    Objection to demand notice dismissed ; Arrears of holiday pay ($4,879.63 gross) ; Costs reserved
  • Van Tiel v Air New Zealand Ltd

    J Wilson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    BREACH OF CONTRACT - Applicant alleged he was told during interview process that there would be a 12 hour shift pattern - Upon commencing position worked eight hour shift pattern…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
  • Bartley v Te Awamutu Wines & Spirits (1998) Ltd t/a Super Liquor Te Awamutu

    K J Anderson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Whether dismissed - Respondent's owner was concerned another employee would not arrive in time for shift - Told applicant he would have to work that night without…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages (3 months)($5,588.31) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($8,000) ; Costs reserved
  • Ravensdown Fertiliser Co-operative Ltd v Rouse

    V Campbell [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    CONSENT ORDER - Parties resolved problem and requested Authority to make consent orders in respect of agreement - Respondent undertook to return all computer files, software and records containing confidential…
    Result:
    Consent order granted ; Orders accordingly ; Costs in favour of respondent ($15,000)
  • Reynolds v Board of Trustees of Buller High School

    P Montgomery [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Constructive dismissal - Applicant gave notice of resignation - Concerted effort by respondent's Principal to resolve issue and retain her services - Authority found first resignation withdrawn…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Orders accordingly ; Costs reserved