• Russell v KB's Bakery Ltd

    J Crichton [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Constructive dismissal - Alleged manager was mean" to applicant, made nasty comments, and criticised applicant twice when preparing food - Applicant's representative raised issues with respondent -…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
  • Hirst v Japanese Auto Services Ltd

    R A Monaghan [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Alleged dismissed when attempted to return to work after two week absence due to illness - Respondent allegedly intended to convey to applicant that he should take…
    Result:
    Application dismissed (Unjustified dismissal) ; Application granted (Arrears of holiday pay) ; Arrears of holiday pay ($648 net) ; No order for costs ; Disbursements ($70)(Filing fee)
  • Easdon v Label and Litho Ltd

    K J Anderson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE - Supplementary determination of Authority - Successful unjustified disadvantage grievance - Award of $1,000 compensation set off against two weeks' wages totaling $2,038.
    Result:
    Determination in favour of applicant ; Orders accordingly ; Compensation for humiliation ($1,000) ; Costs to lie where they fall
  • Hyde v Tweed Trading Ltd

    D King [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Dispute between applicant and respondent - Applicant said was leaving and wanted his holiday pay - Company vehicle repossessed from applicant’s home that evening and applicant informed…
    Result:
    Application dismissed (Unjustified dismissal) ; Application granted (Arrears of wages) ; Arrears of wages ($310) ; Costs reserved
  • Raynel v AC Blackmore Ltd and Anor

    Y S Oldfield [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Whether abandoned employment - Applicant not at work for six days - Respondent made daily calls to applicant's mobile but no answer - Authority accepted applicant rang…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
  • Kerekes v Rodney Taxation Service Ltd

    D King [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Constructive dismissal - Applicant resigned after repeated failure by respondent to address concerns about excessive workload and lack of support - Workload not excessive - Pressures largely…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Compensation for humiliation ($2,000) ; Costs reserved
  • Aluesi v South Sea Ltd

    R A Monaghan [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Whether dismissed - During disagreement applicant called owner's representative an arsehole" - At meeting with general manager to discuss incident, applicant challenged authority of owner's representative -…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
  • Reid v Adventure Education Training Ltd

    K J Anderson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Serious misconduct - Applicant dismissed for claiming payments not entitled to, disobeying management instructions by contacting individual who made complaint against him, and using business phones for…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Counterclaim granted ; Payment in favour of respondent ($441.16) ; Costs reserved
  • Kerr v Innovatory Technologies (NZ) Company Ltd

    A Dumbleton [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - No appearance by respondent - Applicant was sent notice of dismissal - Dismissal substantively and procedurally unjustified - ARREARS OF WAGES - At date of dismissal applicant…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($1,538.46) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($5,500) ; Arrears of wages ($3,100) ; Arrears of commissions ($3,166.19) ; Interest (9%) ; No order for costs ; Disbursements ($70)(filing fee)
  • Finegand Sub Branch of the New Zealand Meat Workers Union v Primary Producers Co-operative Society

    P Cheyne [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    BARGAINING - GOOD FAITH - Reference for facilitation under s50C Employment Relations Act 2000 (ERA") - Application for Authority to fix provisions of collective agreement under s50J ERA - Alleged…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved