• Russell v National Distribution Union Inc

    P R Stapp [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Dispute proceedings - Respondent sought contribution of $1,140 and disbursement of $385 to total costs - Matter determined on papers - Both parties sought directions from Authority -…
    Result:
    Costs to lie where they fall
    • 17 November 2003

    • WA 148A/03

  • Stepkowski v Union Medical Benefits Society Ltd t/a Kowhai Manor Rest Home and Hospital

    H Doyle [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Serious misconduct - Alleged falsification of blood test form - Whether dismissal substantively justified and procedurally fair - Serious misconduct established - Alleged applicant admitted forgery to…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
    • 17 November 2003

    • CA 124/03

  • McIvor v Carross Holdings Ltd

    P R Stapp [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 of terms of settlement
    Result:
    Consent order granted ; Orders accordingly ; No order for costs
    • 14 November 2003

    • WA 161/03

  • Collins v Turner Auctions Ltd

    Y S Oldfield [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Constructive dismissal - Recruited by human resources consultant - Continuing contact with human resources consultant - Voiced concerns about work practices, workloads, and targets to respondent and…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
    • 14 November 2003

    • AA 347/03

  • Marshall v Conway Shiping Ltd t/a Seatrade New Zealand

    R A Monaghan [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Successful personal grievance but no remedies awarded - Respondent alleged actual costs and disbursements of $34,489 plus GST - Appropriate reflection of successes and failures of parties to…
    Result:
    Costs to lie where they fall
    • 14 November 2003

    • AA 311A/03

  • Chubb v Andy Bagnall & Associates Ltd

    D King [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE - Quantum of arrears - Alleged owed commission on equipment sold to two clients - One client on no commission basis - Full commission on sale of…
    Result:
    Questions answered ; Arrears of wages ($363.12) ; Costs reserved
    • 13 November 2003

    • AA 47A/03

  • Burleigh v Apix New Zealand Ltd

    D King [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Genuine redundancy - Applicant unaware meeting that was to discuss termination of employment - No opportunity to obtain representative - No opportunity to comment on selection for…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($5,000) ; Cost reserved
    • 13 November 2003

    • AA 346/03

  • Toopi v Felton Products Ltd

    R A Monaghan [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    RAISING OF PERSONAL GRIEVANCE - Whether grievance raised within 90 day period - Whether exceptional circumstances - Alleged constructive dismissal due to workplace bullying - Uncertainty as to actual instance…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
    • 13 November 2003

    • AA 345/03

  • Church v English To Go Ltd

    D King [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Partially successful personal grievance - Hearing not lengthy - Applicant appeared in person - Applicant claimed legal costs of $2,138, reimbursement of travel expenses of $269 and filing…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of applicant ($500) ; Disbursements (338.80)(Travel expenses and filing fee)
    • 13 November 2003

    • AA 298A/03

  • Wilson v Hillcrest Tavern Ltd

    K J Anderson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Unsuccessful jurisdictional claim - Respondent sought contribution to total costs of $3,583 plus disbursements of $364 for accommodation and travel - Calderbank offers rejected - Applicant unreasonably continued…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of respondent ($3,582.94)
    • 13 November 2003

    • AA 219A/03