• Ibrahim v Jamel

    K J Anderson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    CONSENT ORDER - Parties reached settlement during investigation meeting - Settlement to be recorded by way of consent order - Respondent to provide applicant with reference - Respondent to offer…
    Result:
    Consent order granted ; No order for costs
    • 05 November 2003

    • AA 333/03

  • Duncan v WillRich Ltd

    J Wilson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Parental leave - Whether entitled to parental leave and respondent required to keep position open - Whether initially employee or contractor - Initially engaged as independent contractor…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
    • 05 November 2003

    • AA 332/03

  • Harris v Triton Clothing Company Ltd

    Y S Oldfield [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    INTERIM INJUNCTION - Application for interim reinstatement - Unjustified dismissal - Alleged applicant exceeded authority - Arguable case concerning whether dismissal procedurally and substantively fair - No alternative remedy available…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Interim reinstatement ordered ; Costs reserved
    • 05 November 2003

    • AA 331/03

  • Ashfield v Xclamation Ltd

    R A Monaghan [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE - Application for removal of proceedings to Employment Court - Alleged constructive dismissal and counterclaim for breach of contract - Alleged Authority's remedies limited to penalty for…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
    • 05 November 2003

    • AA 235C/03

  • Kahungunu Mako-Andersen v Te Pua Waitanga O Nga Tamariki Canopy Kidz Early Childhood Centre Ltd

    D Asher [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    COMPLIANCE ORDER - No appearance for respondent - Alleged failure to pay remedies awarded - Respondent properly advised of investigation meeting - Notice of meeting received by senior manager/director of…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Compliance ordered ; Costs in favour of applicant ($230) ; Disbursements ($70)(Filing fee)
    • 04 November 2003

    • WA 159/03

  • Lamb v Wellington Meat Management Ltd

    P R Stapp [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Successful personal grievance - One day investigation meeting - No receipts of actual costs incurred provided - Authority assessed reasonable costs - Costs generally on contribution basis -…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of applicant ($2,100) ; Disbursements ($76.75)(Filing fee and photocopying)
    • 04 November 2003

    • WA 149A/03

  • Vukovich v Interplast (New Zealand) Ltd

    K Raureti [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Whether employment for fixed term or trial period - Dismissed after 3 months - Informed 3 months work available - Employment agreement had numerous clauses inconsistent with…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($1,920)(3 weeks) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($3,500) ; Costs reserved
    • 04 November 2003

    • AA 330/03

  • Perham v JSW Group Ltd

    P R Stapp [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE - Directions determination - Respondent wanted Authority to deal with matter of whether contractor or employee first as jurisdictional issue - Matter had not been to mediation…
    Result:
    Directions accordingly ; Costs reserved
    • 03 November 2003

    • WA 157/03

  • Drumm v Spotless Services (NZ) Ltd

    D Asher [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Consent order granted with costs reserved for respondent's application - Since investigation incomplete unable to determine merits of applicant's position claim - Unable to determine significance of Calderbank…
    Result:
    Costs to lie where they fall
    • 03 November 2003

    • CA 56A/03

  • Johnstone v Gorrie (t/a as BP Avonhead)

    P Cheyne [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Applicant lodged statement of problem claiming personal grievance after full and final settlement reached between applicant's previous counsel and respondent - Alleged actual costs of $1,968 incurred replying…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of respondent ($50)
    • 03 November 2003

    • CA 120/03