Determinations database

M Urlich [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

Summary:: COSTS - Unsuccessful personal grievance - Length of investigation meeting not specified - Respondent sought contribution to total costs of $4,843.
Result:: Costs in favour of respondent ($750)

D Asher [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

Summary:: CONSENT ORDER - Parties reached settlement at investigation meeting - Terms of settlement to be orders of Authority - Order prohibiting publication of terms of settlement
Result:: Consent order granted ; Orders accordingly ; No order for costs

P Montgomery [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

Summary:: PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Application for removal to Employment Court – Dispute about proper application of Holidays Act 2003 relating to bereavement and sick leave in respect of meat workers…
Result:: Application granted ; Matter removed to Employment Court ; Costs reserved

H Doyle [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

Summary:: UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Whether dismissed or resigned - Applicant employed on casual basis - Consistent pattern of days and hours worked each week - Applicant requested respondent guarantee number of…
Result:: Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($3,366.40)(8 weeks) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($3,000) ; Costs reserved

K J Anderson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

Summary:: UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Constructive dismissal - Applicant applied for another position - Alleged respondent's owner/operator discovered her application and approached prospective employer without authorisation - Owner alleged he recommended her…
Result:: Application dismissed ; Costs reserved

V Campbell [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

Summary:: UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Misconduct - Applicant's role required travel for which was provided company car - Applicant's licence suspended for 28 days for speeding in another car - Respondent found…
Result:: Application dismissed ; Costs reserved

A Dumbleton [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

Summary:: INJUNCTION - Interim reinstatement - Applicant dismissed for alleged serious misconduct - Respondent conceded applicant had arguable case - Reimbursement of lost wages and compensation adequate alternative remedy - Balance…
Result:: Application dismissed ; Costs reserved

D Asher [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

Summary:: CONSENT ORDER - Parties reached settlement at investigation meeting - Terms of settlement to be orders of Authority - Order prohibiting publication of terms of settlement
Result:: Consent order granted ; Orders accordingly ; No order for costs

P Cheyne [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

Summary:: ARREARS OF WAGES - Written employment agreement required applicant to work average of 50 hours per week for salary of $19,350 - Subject to oral agreement that applicant allowed unpaid…
Result:: Application granted ; Arrears of wages (Quantum to be determined by parties) ; Arrears of holiday pay ($3,529.43) ; Interest (8.5%) ; Reimbursement of lost wages (Six weeks five days)(quantum to be determined by parties) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($8,000) ; Costs reserved

P Montgomery [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

Summary:: UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Applicant had previous back and neck injuries - Referred to respondent by Workbridge - Alleged Workbridge did not inform respondent of applicant's injuries or inform applicant that…
Result:: Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages (10 weeks) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($1,000) ; Costs in favour of applicant ($300)