• Perkin and Anor v IHC Incorporated

    P Montgomery [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE - Alleged failure to provide safe workplace in breach of Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992 and collective agreement - Both applicants alleged they were physically assaulted…
    Result:
    Applications allowed ; Compensation for humiliation, etc ($5,000)(JP) ($5,500)(KB) ; Costs reserved
    • 21 May 2004

    • CA 58/04

  • Brown v Ede

    L Robinson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    ARREARS OF WAGES AND HOLIDAY PAY - No appearance for respondent - Authority proceeded to act as fully in matter as if respondent attended - Whether applicant was an employee…
    Result:
    Arrears of wages ($4,897) Arrears of holiday pay ($3,010.53) ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($70)(Filing fee)
    • 21 May 2004

    • AA 182/04

  • Harington v Fletcher Challenge Forests Ltd

    Y S Oldfield [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    RAISING OF PERSONAL GRIEVANCE - Application by respondent to strike out claim - Applicant alleged was unjustifiably dismissed in September 2000 - Employment relationship problem lodged with Authority on 24…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Order to strike out
    • 21 May 2004

    • AA 181/04

  • Wright v Tie Rack Stores Ltd

    K J Anderson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Constructive dismissal - Applicant raised health and safety issues with respondent after injuring back - Dissatisfied with response so contacted Occupation Health and Safety (OSH") Inspector -…
    Result:
    Application dismissed (Unjustified dismissal and arrears of holiday pay) ; Costs reserved
    • 21 May 2004

    • AA 180/04

  • Q v The University of Auckland

    D King [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE - Applicant filed statement of problem with numerous allegations - Numerous procedural concerns prior to investigation meeting - Meeting determined which issues Authority would hear and determine…
    Result:
    Questions answered ; Orders accordingly ; No order for costs
    • 21 May 2004

    • AA 179/04

  • Dudley v New President Hotel

    K Raureti [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    CONSENT ORDER - Parties reached agreement on terms of settlement - Terms of settlement to be orders of Authority - Respondent to pay applicant $5,000 pursuant to s123(c)(i) Employment Relations…
    Result:
    Consent order granted ; Orders accordingly ; No order for costs
    • 21 May 2004

    • AA 178/04

  • Waikanae Holdings (Gisbourne) Ltd v Smith

    L Robinson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Unsuccessful claim for damages against respondent - Authority upheld claims for monies owing by respondent but ordered applicant pay respondent final wages and holiday pay - Investigation meeting…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of respondent ($6,026.67)
    • 20 May 2004

    • AA 147A/04

  • Tunbridge & Ors v Prudent Shipping & Processing Ltd

    P R Stapp [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    ARREARS OF WAGES - Applicants sought unpaid wages for one day's work - One applicant on leave on that day and believed was not paid - Additional claims for holiday…
    Result:
    Arrears of wages ($3,877) ; Costs in favour of applicant ($400) ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($70)(Filing fee)
    • 19 May 2004

    • WA 55/04

  • Mochan v BJ & KM Page t/a Longbush Farms and Anor

    P Cheyne [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    COSTS - First respondent sought costs against applicants - Authority determined respondent not employer and told them not required to participate further in investigation - Alleged costs of $2,112 excluding…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of first respondent ($300) ; Disbursements ($30)
    • 18 May 2004

    • CA 52A/04

  • ASB Bank Ltd v Reps

    R A Monaghan [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    CONSENT ORDER - Parties reached agreement on terms of settlement - Respondent not to make contact or accept business with particular clients of applicant except for those specified in determination…
    Result:
    Consent order granted ; Orders accordingly ; No order for costs
    • 18 May 2004

    • AA 177/04