• Voss v Zespri International Ltd

    V Campbell [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    CONSENT ORDER - Parties reached agreement on terms of settlement at investigation meeting - Terms of settlement to be orders of Authority - Terms of settlement in respect of all…
    Result:
    Consent order granted ; Orders accordingly ; No order for costs
    • 14 October 2004

    • AA 335/04

  • Christensen v McCain Foods (NZ) Ltd

    D Asher [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Whether entitled to redundancy compensation - Redundancy - Whether applicant offered alternative position on substantially same terms and conditions - Offered other manager roles but applicant declined…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Redundancy compensation (Quantum to be determined by parties) ; Costs reserved
    • 13 October 2004

    • WA 135/04

  • Heinz Wattie's Ltd v National Distribution Inc and Anor

    G J Wood [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE - Reasons for granting application for removal of employment relationship problem to Employment Court - Collective agreement provided for transfer of public holiday to 24 hour period…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Matter removed to Employment Court ; Costs reserved
    • 13 October 2004

    • WA 134/04

  • Ossurarson v Hampidjan New Zealand Ltd

    P Montgomery [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE - Preliminary jurisdictional issue - Applicable proper law of contract - Whether Authority forum convenient for resolution of substantive matter - Respondent Icelandic trading company - Applicant…
    Result:
    Questions answered ; Costs reserved
    • 13 October 2004

    • CA 124/04

  • Ginivan v Alto Plastics Ltd

    H Doyle [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    INTERIM REINSTATEMENT - Applicant called human resources manager fraudulent bastard" - Dismissed after disciplinary meeting - Arguable case - Balance of convenience in favour of respondent because shortage of skilled…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
    • 13 October 2004

    • CA 123/04

  • Evans v Wickliffe Ltd

    H Doyle [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Constructive dismissal - Tension in workplace - Complaints from co-workers about applicant causing bad atmosphere - Series of meetings to discuss issues - Applicant resigned - Open…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
    • 13 October 2004

    • CA 122/04

  • Milton v Vodafone New Zealand Ltd

    A Dumbleton [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    RAISING OF PERSONAL GRIEVANCE - Whether personal grievance raised within 90 day period - Dismissed for serious misconduct - Alleged applicant involved in purchase and use of illegal drug on…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Costs reserved
    • 13 October 2004

    • AA 334/04

  • Smith v Mr Snipps Hairdressing Ltd

    P Montgomery [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    CONSENT ORDER - Parties reached agreement on terms of settlement in relation to costs - Terms of settlement to be orders of Authority - Respondent to pay applicant $2,000 as…
    Result:
    Consent order granted ; Orders accordingly ; Costs in favour of applicant ($2,000)
    • 12 October 2004

    • CA 101A/04

  • Van Lingen v Hasieman Holdings Ltd and Anor

    Y S Oldfield [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    JURISDICTION - Whether employee or independent contractor - Applicant signed contract for services with respondent - Invoiced respondent for agreed monthly payments - Close direction and supervision by respondent -…
    Result:
    Question answered in favour of applicant ; No order for costs
    • 11 October 2004

    • AA 333/04

  • Ram v Kaur and Ors

    M Urlich [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE - Application to reopen investigation - Previous determination awarded arrears of wages against initiating party - Alleged poor English language skills and lack of representation prevented fair…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Orders accordingly ; No order for costs
    • 08 October 2004

    • AA 148A/04