• Blaker v Mainfreight Ltd

    J Scott [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Applicant alleged unjustifiably dismissed during period of approved maternity leave – Had been agreed applicant might return to work in different role - Alleged dismissed during phone…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($10,000) ; Reimbursement of lost wages (13 months) ; Costs reserved
  • Stonehurst Accommodation Ltd v Johnson

    P Cheyne [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    BREACH OF CONTRACT - Respondent left employment before expiry of notice period - Applicant sought one week's wages as provided for in employment agreement - Sought return of uniform or…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Damages ($387.30)
  • Boyd v En'Zaq Aquaculture Ltd

    H Doyle [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Successful application for arrears of wages - Two hour investigation meeting - Applicant sought costs of $4,000 - Respondent sought costs of $10,000 - Respondent alleged it had…
    Result:
    Costs to lie where they fall ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($70)(filing fee)
  • Little v Evegreen Life Ltd

    J Wilson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Whether dismissal or expiry of fixed term - Employment ended before Employment Relations Act 2000 came into force - Pursuant to ss 248(4)(b) and 113(1) Authority to…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
  • Gregory v Data Management Ltd

    R A Monaghan [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Applicant dismissed relatively shortly after employment started - Applicant had suffered brain haemorrhage which left her with short term memory lapses - Respondent alleged were numerous problems…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($4,000) ; Costs reserved
  • Taylor v VE Logistics NZ Ltd

    M Urlich [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Successful arrears of wages claim - Two hour investigation meeting - Applicant sought full indemnity costs of $3,455 - Not complex matter
    Result:
    Costs in favour of applicant ($1,200)
  • Andrews v Department of Labour

    G J Wood [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    PARENTAL LEAVE - Relief of irregularity - Applicant made oral application to employer for parental leave which commenced in January 2004 - Applicant subsequently undertook relief teaching at employer's request…
    Result:
    Application granted ; No order for costs
  • De Sai v The Simpl Group Ltd

    G J Wood [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Unsuccessful personal grievance, successful arrears of wages claim, and unsuccessful counterclaim - Authority indicated in substantive determination that costs would probably properly lie where they fall - Applicant…
    Result:
    Costs to lie where they fall
  • Zhang v Cornwall

    D King [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    ARREARS OF WAGES AND HOLIDAY PAY - Respondent agreed monies owing but disputed amount - No written employment agreement - Not possible to establish agreed hours of work with certainty…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Arrears of wages and holiday pay ($764.24) ; Interest (6 percent) ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($70)(Filing fee)
  • Mist v Waikato District Health Board

    K Raureti [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    DISPUTE - Interpretation of collective agreement - Applicant representative of 15-20 other staff covered by collective agreement - Whether kitchen assistants working on night belt" entitled to extra leave for…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Question answered in favour of respondent ; Costs reserved