Determinations database

V Campbell [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

Summary:: UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Left work on two consecutive days without advising supervisor – Alleged left because not prepared to put up with intimidation from supervisor – Suspended then later dismissed…
Result:: Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($4,847.70 reduced to $2,288.85) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($5,000 reduced to $2,500) ; Costs reserved

J Scott [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

Summary:: ARREARS OF WAGES - No appearance for respondent - Applicant's wages not paid in full numerous times over eight month period - Wages owing not paid at end of employment…
Result:: Applications granted ; Arrears of wages ($5,000 net) ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($4,077 gross)(3 months less earnings) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($2,500) ; No order for costs

D Asher [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

Summary:: CONSENT ORDER - Unjustified dismissal - Parties reached agreement on terms of settlement during investigation meeting - Terms included reinstatement of applicant as B Grade Worker" - Terms of settlement…
Result:: Consent order granted ; Orders accordingly ; No order for costs

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

J Crichton [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

Summary:: UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Applicant needed operation for prostate cancer - Alleged defendant's manager told him he had 40 days sick leave and could have 12 months unpaid leave - After…
Result:: Application granted ; Arrears of wages (sick leave)(20 days) ; Reimbursement of lost wages (1 month) ; Compensation for humiliation etc $13,500 ; No costs awarded

L Robinson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

Summary:: UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Serious misconduct – Summary dismissal – Falsified wage sheet – Applicant alleged did not believe was doing anything wrong – Recorded hours worked as on Sunday when…
Result:: Application dismissed ; Costs reserved

L Robinson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

Summary:: COSTS - Unsuccessful personal grievance - Contribution of $5,000 plus disbursements sought to total costs of $7,922 - Two day investigation meeting - No complex legal issues - Contribution appropriate…
Result:: Costs in favour of respondent ($2,000)

Y S Oldfield [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

Summary:: ARREARS OF WAGES AND HOLIDAY PAY - Dispute concerning date of applicant's dismissal - Two month difference between alleged dates - Wages ceased one month before date of dismissal alleged…
Result:: Application granted ; Arrears of wages ($2,167 gross)(1 month) ; Arrears of holiday pay ($780 gross) ; No order for costs

G J Wood [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

Summary:: UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Respondent unjustifiably terminated pay of applicant - Applicant had been on sick leave on grounds of work-related stress - Discussions about exit package - Though negotiations not…
Result:: Application granted ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($3,000) ; Costs reserved)

J Crichton [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

Summary:: UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Serious misconduct - Applicant, 14 years old, was employed as petrol station attendant – Customer stopped by diesel pump and applicant asked customer how much diesel she…
Result:: Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($624)(3 months) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($3,000) ; Costs reserved