• Goldstone v Cogent Communications Ltd

    A Dumbleton [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Serious misconduct - Alleged applicant had negative leadership style including bullying, victimisation and harassment of branch managers - Earlier meeting where applicant agreed to change approach but…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Loss of benefit ($37,500)(Payment of 3 months' notice) ; Interest (4.5 per cent) ; Costs reserved
  • O'Shea v Cardax (International) Ltd

    J Scott [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Serious misconduct - Alleged refusal to obey lawful direction - Alleged use of company resources for personal use or gain - Applicant based in Bangkok - Respondent…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
    • 13 May 2004

    • AA 169/04

  • Jackson v Moyes Motor Group Ltd

    J Scott [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Constructive dismissal - On fifth day of employment respondent received information from police about applicant which alarmed respondent's director - Formed view that applicant unlikely to gain…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($2,083.33) ; Arrears of wages (5 days' work and commission) ; Arrears of holiday pay (6 percent) ; Loss of benefit (use of pool car) ($750) ; Compensation for humiliation, etc ($4,000) ; Costs reserved
    • 13 May 2004

    • AA 168/04

  • Thornton v Kyle

    K J Anderson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COMPLIANCE ORDER - Compliance sought with mediated settlement - Satisfied respondent had not complied with mediated settlement - Compliance ordered - Respondent to comply no later than 21 days from…
    Result:
    Compliance ordered ; Interest 6 percent ; Disbursements ($70)(Filing fee)
    • 13 May 2004

    • AA 167/04

  • Jackson v Enterprise Motor Group (North Shore) Ltd

    K Raureti [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Constructive dismissal - No written employment agreement - Concerns raised during 3 month trial period about punctuality, attendance, sleeping at work, not meeting performance targets - Addressed…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Compensation for humiliation, etc ($1,000 reduced to $250) ; Costs reserved
    • 13 May 2004

    • AA 166/04

  • Broome v Shonit Kids World Ltd t/a Toyworld Manukau City

    J Scott [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    ARREARS OF WAGES AND HOLIDAY PAY - No appearance by respondent - Alleged failure to pay for last 32.
    Result:
    Application granted ; Arrears of wages and holiday pay ($227.92) ; Disbursements ($70)
    • 13 May 2004

    • AA 165/04

  • Nahle v Recon Security Ltd

    D Asher [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Successful personal grievance - Applicant sought $5000 towards actual costs incurred of $7,500 plus disbursements - Contribution to reasonable costs of $2,000 appropriate plus $150 disbursements
    Result:
    Costs in favour of applicant ($2,000) ; Disbursements ($150)
    • 12 May 2004

    • WA 36A/04

  • Cook v McDonough Contracting Ltd

    P Cheyne [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    CONSENT ORDER - Parties reached agreement on terms of settlement at investigation meeting - Terms of settlement to be orders of Authority - Order prohibiting publication of any term of…
    Result:
    Consent order granted ; Orders accordingly ; No order for costs
    • 12 May 2004

    • CA 56/04

  • Polachek v Lane Walker Rudkins Industries Ltd

    A Dumbleton [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Alleged respondent's actions unjustifiable disadvantage and caused unjustified dismissal - Formal warnings received about performance - Required to achieve 100 percent performance within two weeks - Did…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
    • 12 May 2004

    • CA 55/04

  • O'Connor v Natural Wood Creations Ltd

    V Campbell [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Constructive dismissal - Whether abandonment of employment - Applicant concerned about dangers of working with resin in pouring room - Respondent provided employees with sufficient personal protective…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved