Determinations database

V Campbell [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

Summary:: UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE – Suspension – Respondent applied for approval to employ applicant as security guard under Private Investigators and Security Guards Act 1974 – Applicant had previous criminal convictions –…
Result:: Arrears of wages and holiday pay ($453.15) ; Other monies (Cell phone expenses)($590.66) ; (Mileage expenses ($310.00) ; Reimbursement of lost wages (Suspension)($1,431) ; Compensation for humiliation, etc ($5,000) ; Costs reserved

L Robinson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

Summary:: UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE - Written warning - Applicant entered into employment agreement with apprentice J" - Applicant used swear word while reprimanding J - J verbally abused applicant - Applicant told…
Result:: Application dismissed ; Costs reserved

P R Stapp [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

Summary:: CONSENT ORDER - Application by Labour Inspector for compliance with demand notice served on respondent for holiday pay arrears - Respondent accepted holiday pay owing - Respondent alleged employee agreed…
Result:: Consent order granted ; Orders accordingly ; No order for costs

L Robinson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

Summary:: UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Whether dismissal justified - Alleged breach of obligation of trust and confidence - Respondent subcontracted with provider K" to deliver health care services - Applicant did not…
Result:: Application dismissed ; Costs reserved

P Cheyne [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

Summary:: COSTS - Successful personal grievance and arrears claims - One day investigation meeting - Contribution sought to total costs of $7,942 - Alleged costs to lie where they fall because…
Result:: Costs in favour of applicant ($2,800)

H Doyle [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

Summary:: COSTS - Successful personal grievance - Full costs of $2,750 sought - Applicant legally aided - Alleged actions of respondents increased costs - Costs to follow event - Award of…
Result:: Costs in favour of applicant ($1,200) ; Disbursements ($70)(Filing fee)

K J Anderson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

Summary:: ARREARS OF HOLIDAY PAY - Agreement that holiday pay paid on pay as you go" basis - Early payment of holiday pay not prohibited where agreed - Applicant not entitled…
Result:: Applicant dismissed ; No order for costs

H Doyle [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

Summary:: UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - JURISDICTION - Whether independent contractor or employee - Employed as personal assistant with intention of becoming commission sales agent - Paid base rate plus possibility of 10…
Result:: Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($4,768.88)(8 weeks) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($4,000) ; Costs reserved

Y S Oldfield [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

Summary:: UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Redundancy - Applicants told could have representative at redundancy selection interviews - No advance warning of who would be interviewed or interview times - Summoned for interviews…
Result:: Applications granted ; Compensation for humiliation, etc ($3,000)(per applicant)

R A Monaghan [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

Summary:: PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE - Supplementary determination - Certain remedies reserved for further evidence - Counsel for applicant elected not to provide further evidence and sought order that respondent pay outstanding…
Result:: Orders accordingly ; No order for costs