• Page v Masta Maintenance Services (NZ) Ltd

    D Asher [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    ARREARS OF WAGES - No appearance by respondent - Respondent failed to meet undertakings to Authority and applicant - No written employment agreement - Applicant used private vehicle for work…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Arrears of wages ($1,450)(use of private vehicle) ; ($270)(travelling time) ; ($432)(sick leave) ; ($216)(safety training) ; ($864)(stand down periods) ; Order that respondent return ladder ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($7,560) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($10,500) ; Costs in favour of applicant ($1,920) ; Disbursements ($85)
  • Faxon Junior v Wellington Free Ambulance

    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 al the contents of the terms…
    Result:
    Consent order granted ; Orders accordingly ; No order for costs
  • Hay v Waitaki District Health Services Ltd

    H Doyle [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE - Applicant not rostered on to perform after hours duty nurse shifts - Initially was removed from roster because of complaint from medical officer who would have had…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($1,320)(5 shifts per fortnight for 20 fortnights) ; Reinstatement ordered ; Costs reserved
  • Tang v Willow Tree Produce Ltd

    L Robinson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    RAISING PERSONAL GRIEVANCE - Application for leave to raise personal grievance out of time - Attempted to raise grievance approximately one month out of time - Applicant was assaulted at…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Directed to mediation ; No order for costs
  • Whyte v DG Services Ltd

    Y S Oldfield [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Serious misconduct - Comments of a sexual nature made to member of cleaning staff (C") - Applicant put picture of naked women in C's face and made…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
  • Karauria v Maori Womens Welfare League Inc.

    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
  • Newland v Waewawpa Station 2002 Ltd

    D Asher [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Alleged actual or constructive dismissal - Two incidents between applicant and co-worker - Final written warning given after meeting - Applicant on sick leave then left employment…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
  • Fowlds v Lane Walker Rudkin Manufacturing Ltd

    P Montgomery [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Serious misconduct - Summary dismissal - Heated exchange with co-worker over how to mark particular fabric - Conflicts of evidence - Failure to fully investigate allegations before…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($5,715.60 reduced to $2,286.24)(13 weeks) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($10,000 reduced to $4,000) ; Costs reserved
  • Chitongo v Roberts

    P Cheyne [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Serious misconduct - Dispute between parties over whether dismissed or resigned - Applicant was dismissed - Applicant made mistakes while milking - Applicant's experience meant he…
    Result:
    Application granted (Unjustified dismissal) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($6,000 reduced to $5,000) ; Application dismissed (Penalty) ; Costs reserved
  • Hayward v Flat Bush Supermarket (NZ) Ltd

    L Robinson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE - Non-compliance with timetabling directions - Respondent sought adjournment of investigation meeting - Meeting adjourned - Further timetabling directions given
    Result:
    Orders accordingly ; No order for costs