• Nagai v Carlton Hotel (Auckland) Ltd

    J Scott [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Constructive dismissal - Applicant had work permit - Alleged work conditions unbearable due to head chef - Applicant had not been paid double time for sixth working…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
  • Boise New Zealand Ltd v Slight

    J Wilson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE - Application for order that certain evidence be confidential - Substantive proceedings related to enforceability of restraint of trade clause - Alleged documents of extremely commercially sensitive…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Orders accordingly ; Costs reserved
    • 19 October 2004

    • AA 338/04

  • Taylor and Anor v Caskey

    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
    • 18 October 2004

    • WA 137/04

  • Fargo v B & M Entertainment Ltd

    D Asher [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Successful personal grievance - One day investigation meeting - Applicant sought contribution of $1,500 and filing fee to actual costs of $3,375 - Normal personal grievance except for…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of applicant ($1,500) ; Filing fee ($70)
    • 18 October 2004

    • WA 116A/04

  • Axiom Rolle PRP Valuations Services Ltd v Kapadia

    A Dumbleton [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    INTERIM INJUNCTION - Ex parte application for Anton Piller order - Alleged breaches of obligations of confidentiality, loyalty, fidelity and good faith - Alleged respondent attempted to compete with applicant…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; No order for costs
    • 18 October 2004

    • AA 337/04

  • Creed and Anor v Poliken Equities Ltd

    V Campbell [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    JURISDICTION - Whether employee or independent contractor - No written agreement - Applicants agreed to renovate building owned by respondent - Claimed arrears of wages - Respondent alleged applicants independent…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
    • 18 October 2004

    • AA 336/04

  • Hurley v Johnson

    P R Stapp [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    CONSENT ORDER - Parties reached agreement on terms of settlement before investigation meeting - Terms of settlement to be orders of Authority - Order that signed terms not be published…
    Result:
    Consent order granted ; Orders accordingly ; No order for costs
    • 15 October 2004

    • WA 136/04

  • Noonan v Ray White Commercial Christchurch

    H Doyle [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Successful personal grievance - Four hour investigation meeting - Applicant sought full costs of $3,394 and disbursements of $145 - Case important to both parties - Preliminary matter…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of applicant ($1,800)
    • 15 October 2004

    • CA 111A/04

  • Featonby v Club Physical Holdings Ltd

    R A Monaghan [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Unsuccessful personal grievance and claim for bonus payment - Respondent alleged incurred $6,087 costs in relation to company accountant - Costs reasonably incurred - Sought 50 percent…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of respondent ($3,000)
    • 15 October 2004

    • AA 275A/04

  • Munro v Village New Plymouth Ltd t/a Highlands Lodge

    D Asher [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Redundancy - No appearance for respondent - Staff review and restructure - Alleged was advised no redundancies - Applicant was told staff numbers had to be cut…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($8,355.70) ; Interest (Quantum to be determined by parties with leave reserved to refer matter back to Authority if necessary) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($15,000) ; Costs reserved
    • 14 October 2004

    • WA 88A/04