• Bennett v Newth and Anor

    D Asher [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    CONSENT ORDER - Parties reached settlement during investigation meeting - Terms of settlement to be recorded by way of consent order - Full and final settlement of all matters between…
    Result:
    Consent order granted ; Costs to lie where they fall
    • 26 November 2003

    • WA 165/03

  • Zatorski v Sheppard and Anor

    D Asher [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    CONSENT ORDER - Parties reached agreement of terms of settlement - Terms of settlement to be orders of Authority - Order prohibiting publication
    Result:
    Consent order granted ; Orders accordingly ; No order for costs
    • 26 November 2003

    • WA 164/03

  • Arnott v AFFCO New Zealand

    D Asher [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    CONSENT ORDER - Parties reached agreement of terms of settlement at investigation meeting - Terms of settlement to be orders of Authority - Order prohibiting publication
    Result:
    Consent order granted ; Orders accordingly ; No order for costs
    • 26 November 2003

    • WA 163/03

  • National Distribution Union v Feltex Carpets Ltd

    P Montgomery [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    DISPUTE - BREACH OF CONTRACT - Alleged breach of collective agreement by failure to advertise or consult over creation of new position - Experienced employee disciplined - Lesser position created…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
    • 26 November 2003

    • CA 128/03

  • Gwilliam v KPMG and Anor

    K J Anderson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE - Alleged failure to take reasonable care in providing reference - Authority lacked jurisdiction to hear claim founded on tort - Providing of reference based on honest opinion…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
    • 26 November 2003

    • AA 354/03

  • Varley v Yacht Crew International Ltd

    K J Anderson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    ARREARS OF WAGES AND HOLIDAY PAY - Alleged non-payment of wages, bonus or holiday pay - Respondent conceded partial bonus due and owing - Alleged non-payment for two weeks wages…
    Result:
    Application reserved ; No order for costs
    • 26 November 2003

    • AA 353/03

  • Dudley v St Albans Shirley Club Inc

    H Doyle [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    INTERIM INJUNCTION - Application for interim reinstatement - Summary dismissal - Arguable case applicant unjustifiably dismissed - New matter arose after termination - Alleged applicant made arrangement with radio station…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
    • 25 November 2003

    • CA 127/03

  • Loua v Lincoln Hospitality Ltd

    H Doyle [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Whether fixed term agreements - Applicant employed in two separate positions as residential supervisor and assistant manager - Agreements expressed to be fixed term - No genuine…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages (Quantum to be determined by parties) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($3,000) ; Application dismissed (Unjustified disadvantage) ; Reinstatement ordered ; Costs reserved
    • 25 November 2003

    • CA 126/03

  • Green v Proteam Holdings (NZ) Ltd

    A Dumbleton [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    INTERIM INJUNCTION - Application for interim reinstatement - Alleged unjustified dismissal - Alleged applicant called out obscenities to basketball player on opposing term during match - Had previously been issued…
    Result:
    Interim reinstatement granted ; Orders accordingly ; Costs reserved
    • 24 November 2003

    • AA 352/03

  • Taylor and Anor v Valley-Guide Farming Trust

    D Asher [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Application to review costs determination - Unsuccessful personal grievance - Applicants no longer legally represented - Costs awarded on basis that applicants not in receipt of legal aid…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Orders accordingly
    • 21 November 2003

    • WA 96B/03