• Disseveld v Axe Mark Holdings Ltd

    R A Monaghan [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE - Application to reopen Authority investigation - Authority had found applicant did not have personal grievance in respect of his redundancy - Applicant sought reopening because respondent…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; No order for costs
  • Wang v ATT Tour Management Pty-Ltd

    L Robinson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - No appearance for respondent - Applicant alleged told she would be employed without pay and then would not be needed the following week - Sending away amounted…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($2,000) ; Refund of bond ($6,380) ; Arrears of wages ($1,680) ; Arrears of holiday pay ($840) ; No order for costs ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($70)(Filing fee)
  • New Zealand Dairy Workers Union Inc v New Zealand Dairy Foods Ltd

    L Robinson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Dispute determined in respondent's favour - Respondent sought costs of $4,500 - Applicant alleged little choice but to seek Authority's assistance because respondent failed to co-operate - Respondent…
    Result:
    No order for costs
  • Eisenhut v Spotless Services Ltd

    D King [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Successful personal grievance - Six hour investigation meeting - Applicant sought award of $5,000 for total costs of $4,158. 50 and disbursements of $199.
    Result:
    Costs in favour of applicant ($2,500) ; Disbursements ($269.10)
  • Leevers v Drake Personnel (NZ) Ltd

    D Asher [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Poor performance - Applicant attended meeting five working days after completion of training and told to improve but that job not at stake - Five days later…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($4,477.20) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($8,000) ; Costs reserved
  • Danielsen v Amaltal Fishing Company Ltd

    H Doyle [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Whether dismissed or resigned - Prior to 6-7 week fishing trip applicant informed Captain of vessel she was 8 weeks pregnant - Letter from midwife confirmed safe…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages (13 weeks)($11,558) ; Compensation for humiliation, etc ($7,000) ; Costs reserved
  • Jameson v Barrage Publications Ltd

    K J Anderson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    JURISDICTION - Whether employee or independent contractor - Applicant engaged for fixed term to obtain advertising for annual publication - Letter of engagement specified applicant self-employed and weekly payments advance…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
  • Sherwin v Fletcher Challenge Forests Ltd

    D King [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Successful personal grievance - One day investigation meeting - Applicant sought full solicitor/client costs of $12,490 - Scattergun" approach to personal grievance adopted by applicant increased work required…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of applicant ($2,000)
  • Kirkham v Metro Motors Holdings 2003 Ltd

    M Urlich [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Successful personal grievance and wage arrears claim - Investigation meeting concluded within ï¾½ day - Respondent failed to attend investigation meeting - Applicant sought full indemnity of costs…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of applicant ($1,500) ; Disbursements ($250)
  • Evan v Chief Executive of the Department of Corrections

    K Raureti [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Authority determined applicant independent contractor not employee - No jurisdiction to determine personal grievance - Three day investigation meeting - Respondent sought contribution of $12,702 to total costs…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of respondent ($1,200 including disbursements)