Determinations database

V Campbell [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

Summary:: COSTS - Unsuccessful application for compliance order - ï¾½ day investigation meeting - Respondent sought contribution of $2,000 to costs - Appropriate to award costs of $1,000
Result:: Costs in favour of respondent ($1,000)

V Campbell [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

Summary:: COSTS - Successful personal grievance - Length of investigation meeting not specified - Applicant sought contribution of $5,000 to total costs of $15,000 - No details of costs incurred -…
Result:: Costs in favour of applicant ($3,000)

M Urlich [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

Summary:: PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE - Application for removal to Employment Court - Applicant alleged dismissal for serious misconduct unjustified - Respondent applied for matter to be removed - Alleged important question…
Result:: Application dismissed ; No order for costs

P R Stapp [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

Summary:: UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE - Applicant prepared probation report in respect of person found guilty in High Court - Service manager changed report including recommendation for sentence - Applicant's name remained on…
Result:: Application granted ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($5,000) ; Non-publication order ; Costs reserved

G J Wood [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

Summary:: UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Serious misconduct - Applicant assisted those with injuries and disabilities into jobs - Consistently failed to meet performance targets of two job placements per week - Strategy…
Result:: Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($2,280 net reduced to $1,368)(4 weeks reduced to 2.4 weeks) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($5,000 reduced to $3,000) ; Costs reserved

P R Stapp [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

Summary:: UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Constructive dismissal - Difficulties with another employee - Other employee received warning - Applicant dissatisfied with outcome of disciplinary process - Respondent informed applicant that complaints to…
Result:: Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($5,180)(8 weeks) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($3,000) ; Costs reserved

P Montgomery [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

Summary:: COSTS - Parties settled matter prior to investigation meeting - Respondent had failed to pay monies as agreed relating to mediation costs - Mindful of applicant's financial position - Respondent…
Result:: Costs in favour of respondent ($500) ; Orders accordingly

J Scott [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

Summary:: UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Constructive dismissal - Applicant experienced difficulties in role due to lack of administrative and managerial support - Wrote to general manager three times over four month period…
Result:: Application granted ; Arrears of wages (Quantum to be determined) ; Reimbursement of lost wages (Quantum to be determined)(3 months) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($5,000) ; Costs reserved

D Asher [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

Summary:: UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - HEALTH AND SAFETY IN EMPLOYMENT - Constructive dismissal - Bullying by co-worker - Co-worker repeatedly threatened to kill applicant - Threats taken seriously as co-worker strong and…
Result:: Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages (Quantum to be determined by parties) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($15,000) ; Costs reserved

J Crichton [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

Summary:: COSTS - Unsuccessful personal grievance - Investigation meeting ï¾½ day - Applicant legally aided - Respondent sought contribution of $1,800 to $1,850 towards total costs of $8,888 inclusive of GST…
Result:: Costs in favour of respondent (sum equivalent to legal aid contribution)