• Goodman v Techscape Ltd

    J Scott [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Serious misconduct - Summary dismissal - Alleged falsification of timesheets - Credibility issues resolved in favour of respondent - Applicant claimed for more time than actually spent…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
    • 22 April 2004

    • AA 136/04

  • Heald v Western Bay Finance Ltd

    K Raureti [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    CONSENT ORDER - Parties reached agreement on terms of settlement at investigation meeting - Terms of settlement to be orders of authority - Terms in respect of all employment related…
    Result:
    Consent order granted ; Orders accordingly ; No order for costs
    • 22 April 2004

    • AA 135/04

  • Starr v Ministry of Education

    D Asher [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    CONSENT ORDER - Parties reached agreement on terms of settlement during 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
    • 21 April 2004

    • WA 45/04

  • Ruddlesden and Ors v Unisys New Zealand Ltd

    D Asher [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    DISPUTE - Interpretation of remuneration provision in applicants' employment agreements - Agreement provided for remuneration to be determined by reference to market reference point" and individual performance - Applicants' remuneration…
    Result:
    Question answered in favour of respondent ; Costs to lie where they fall
    • 20 April 2004

    • WA 44/04

  • Night 'n' Day Foodstores Ltd v Holden

    P Cheyne [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    RECOVERY OF MONIES - Employment agreement provided for four week notice period or payment in lieu of notice - Respondent left employment without working out notice period - Respondent at…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Payment in lieu of notice ($1140) ; Money owing under credit arrangement ($22.70) ; Costs in favour of applicant ($400) ; Disbursements ($70)(Lodgement fee)
    • 20 April 2004

    • CA 46/04

  • Anderson v Kitchen Studio

    P Cheyne [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Whether fixed term contract - Applicant began work for respondent on agreed rate of pay until specified date - Discussions concerning work for respondent after specified date…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages (Quantum to be calculated) ; Arrears of statutory holiday pay ($400); Compensation for humiliation etc ($6,000) ; Penalty payable to crown ($1,000) ; Costs reserved
    • 20 April 2004

    • CA 45/04

  • Andersen v City Autos Rotorua Ltd

    K J Anderson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    CONSENT ORDER - Parties reached agreement on terms of settlement at investigation meeting - Terms of settlement to be orders of Authority - Applicant to discontinue claim - No payment…
    Result:
    Consent order granted ; Orders accordingly ; Costs to lie where they fall
    • 20 April 2004

    • AA 134/04

  • Hickey v Maori Legal Services - Te Ture Manaaki O Rehua Trust

    P Cheyne [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Successful breach of contract claim - One day investigation meeting - Sought contribution of $4,000 to total costs of $5,950 - Alleged applicant largely unsuccessful in majority of…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of applicant ($2,700)
    • 19 April 2004

    • CA 15A/04

  • McCosh v National Bank of New Zealand

    D King [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Unsuccessful personal grievance - ï¾½ day investigation meeting - Reasonable contribution sought to costs of $11,450 - Disbursements of $935 sought - Ability to pay - Applicant…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of respondent ($500)
    • 19 April 2004

    • AA 31A/04

  • Felman v Quality Transfer & Labels Ltd

    D King [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Unsuccessful personal grievance - Contribution of $2,000 sought to total costs of $4,400 - Disbursements of $1,912 sought - Majority of disbursements unwarranted - Related to travel expenses…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of respondent ($1,000) ; Disbursements ($62.70)
    • 19 April 2004

    • AA 30A/04