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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
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17 November 2003
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WA 148A/03
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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
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17 November 2003
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CA 124/03
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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
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14 November 2003
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WA 161/03
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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
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14 November 2003
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AA 347/03
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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
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14 November 2003
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AA 311A/03
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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
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13 November 2003
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AA 47A/03
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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
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13 November 2003
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AA 346/03
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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
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13 November 2003
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AA 345/03
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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)
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13 November 2003
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AA 298A/03
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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)
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13 November 2003
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AA 219A/03