• Hjorth v Onesource Ltd

    L Robinson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Constructive dismissal - Applicant took leave after altercation with manager - Mobile phone and remote access privileges revoked during leave - Rejected suggestions for facilitation of return…
    • 13 September 2004

    • AA 292/04

  • Lawrence v Zici Ltd

    D King [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Constructive dismissal – After applicant’s position made redundant applicant was employed on fixed term agreement at reduced salary – Discovered new employee received significantly higher salary –…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
    • 13 September 2004

    • AA 291/04

  • Annan v Finn and Anor

    M Urlich [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE - Application for interim reinstatement - Unjustified dismissal - Existence of disputes concerning key factual elements of applicant's alleged resignation indicated arguable case - Damage to applicant's…
    Result:
    Applications granted ; Interim reinstatement ordered ; Orders accordingly ; Costs reserved
    • 13 September 2004

    • AA 290/04

  • Foster v Hirequip Ltd

    K Raureti [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    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
    • 13 September 2004

    • AA 289/04

  • Campbell v Alarm Service and Installation 2000 Ltd

    V Campbell [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    ARREARS OF HOLIDAY PAY – Supplementary determination – Previous determination found applicant had not received holiday pay during employment – Respondent required to pay 6% of gross earnings including commissions…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Arrears of holiday pay ($1,257)
    • 13 September 2004

    • AA 286A/04

  • P v The University of Auckland

    D King [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE – Alleged failure by respondent to implement higher salary and bonus – Applicant chose to accept employment on basis of salary offered – Employment agreement set out procedure…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
    • 13 September 2004

    • AA 179A/04

  • Fleming v The Wellington City Council

    D Asher [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    COMPLIANCE ORDER - Previous settlement of employment relationship problem - Settlement provided for return of personal property prior to date on which settlement entered into - Applicant alleged personal property…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs to lie where they fall
    • 10 September 2004

    • WA 120/04

  • Conroy v Hillis Shearing Ltd

    P Montgomery [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Oral employment agreement – Respondent not informed by co-worker that applicant sick – Respondent docked $50 from applicant’s wages according to rural custom to buy beer for…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages (Quantum to be determined by parties)(13 weeks less 15%) ; Compensation for humiliation, etc ($4,500) ; Costs reserved
    • 09 September 2004

    • CA 112/04

  • The New Zealand Guardian Trust Company Ltd v Rimoni also known as Ah Him

    Y S Oldfield [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    BREACH OF CONTRACT - Respondent defrauded applicant of $148,293 - Pleaded guilty to 15 counts of fraudulent use of document - Reparation order made in criminal proceedings for sum fraudulently…
    Result:
    Proceedings adjourned ; No order for costs
    • 09 September 2004

    • AA 288/04

  • Naufahu v Paper Reclaim Ltd

    V Campbell [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    CONSENT ORDER - Parties reached agreement on terms of settlement during investigation meeting - Terms of settlement to be orders of Authority - Settlement in respect of all employment related…
    Result:
    Consent order granted ; Non-publication order ; No order for costs
    • 09 September 2004

    • AA 287/04