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Sharma v Vehicle Testing NZ Ltd
L Robinson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]
- Summary:
- UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Constructive dismissal - Alleged threatening comments by area manager - Applicant resigned" following final confrontation - Insufficient evidence of harassment, threats or bullying by area manager -…
- Result:
- Application dismissed (Unjustified dismissal) ; Application granted (Arrears of wages) ; Arrears of wages ($783.27) ; Counterclaim dismissed ; Costs reserved
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Briggs v New Zealand Gem Trading Company Ltd
V Campbell [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]
- Summary:
- UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Constructive dismissal - New manager brusque and direct - Poor relationship with applicant - Alleged bullying" behaviour by manager - Applicant left workplace after confrontation with manager…
- Result:
- Application dismissed (Unjustified dismissal and unjustified disadvantage) ; Application granted (Penalty for failure to provide written employment agreement) ; Penalty ($1,000)(Payable to Crown)
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Puru v Works Infrastructure Ltd
G J Wood [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]
- Summary:
- CONSENT ORDER - Parties reached agreement on terms of settlement - 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
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Neilson v The Chief Executive, Department of Corrections
P R Stapp [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]
- Summary:
- UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Applicant mentally unwell following alleged sexual assault - Frequent absences and reduced hours of work over eighteen month period - ACC concluded absences resulted from non-work related…
- Result:
- Application dismissed ; Orders accordingly ; Costs reserved
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Brown v Smith Crane and Construction Ltd
J Wilson [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]
- Summary:
- UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Applicant attempted to withdraw recent resignation - Employment continued for two weeks before final termination - Factual dispute - Whether respondent accepted withdrawal of resignation unconditionally or…
- Result:
- Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
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Ashfield v Xclamation Ltd and Anor
R A Monaghan [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]
- Summary:
- COSTS - Unsuccessful personal grievance - One day investigation meeting - Contribution of $5,000 sought to total costs of $17,580 - Partial success to each side in interlocutory applications -…
- Result:
- Costs in favour of respondent ($3,500)
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Whittaker v Works Infrastructure Ltd
G J Wood [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]
- Summary:
- CONSENT ORDER - Parties reached agreement on terms of settlement - 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
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Beecham v Edge Mortage & Insurance Brokers Ltd
R A Monaghan [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]
- Summary:
- PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE - No appearance for applicant or respondent - Respondent likely to be placed in liquidation - Application dismissed
- Result:
- Application dismissed
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Purcell and Ors v Farrell-Graham and Ors
J Scott [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]
- Summary:
- PENALTY - No appearance by first and second applicants - No appearance by respondent - Company liquidated - Failed to pay wages, expenses and holiday pay prior to liquidation despite…
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Dorset v Chemcolour Industries (NZ) Ltd
A Dumbleton [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]
- Summary:
- PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE - Quantum of remedies - Successful breach of contract claim - Applicant resigned - Respondent exercised discretion to pay only minimum valuation of applicant's units in staff…
- Result:
- Damages in favour of applicant (Quantum to be determined) ; Interest (6.5% per annum) ; Orders accordingly ; Costs reserved