• Moore and Anor v Glen Morrison Contracting Ltd

    P Cheyne [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    ARREARS OF WAGES AND OTHER MONIES - First applicant alleged was owed money for traffic fine incurred while driving tractor without appropriate license in the course of business - Respondent…
    Result:
    Application dismissed (first and second applicants) ; Costs reserved
    • 04 September 2003

    • CA 93/03

  • Bristown v Green

    P Cheyne [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Successful personal grievance but remedies reduced due to contributory conduct - Not prepared to reduce costs award due to applicant's fault since would be double penalty - No…
    Result:
    Disbursements in favour of applicant ($1,334.75)(travel costs and lodgement fee)
    • 04 September 2003

    • CA 85A/03

  • Johnson v Karreman Bloodstock Ltd

    R A Monaghan [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Applicant involved in fight with co-worker - Applicant told manager of incident and indicated unwillingness to work with someone who punched him - Applicant left for…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($2,032) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($1,000) ; Arrears of holiday pay ($645.60) ; Costs in favour of applicant ($1,000) ; Filing fee ($70)
    • 04 September 2003

    • AA 270/03

  • Blockley and Anor v Kensington Consulting Group Ltd

    R A Monaghan [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Redundancy - Genuine redundancy - First applicant made aware of redundancy by co-worker as sick on day respondent attempted to inform her - Whether lack of consultation…
    Result:
    Application granted (Unjustified dismissal)(SB) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($1,000); Application dismissed (unjustified dismissal)(PT) ; Application granted (Arrears of wages) (Three days owing for each applicant plus holiday pay on that amount) ; (Other monies)(One month salary for each applicant) ; Costs reserved
    • 04 September 2003

    • AA 269/03

  • Hamon v Millenium Insurance Group

    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 - Orders full, final and binding on parties…
    Result:
    Consent order granted ; No order for costs
    • 04 September 2003

    • AA 268/03

  • Bone and Ors v Telecom (NZ) Ltd and Ors

    J Scott [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Unsuccessful personal grievance - 3 day hearing - Contribution of $53,578 sought to total costs - Reasonable hourly rate $250 - Multiplier of 2 - Reasonable contribution 66…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of respondent ($12,000) ; Disbursements ($2,138.27)
    • 03 September 2003

    • AA 96A/03

  • Mullane v TeleTech Ltd

    J Scott [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Constructive dismissal - Application for 2 weeks' parental leave declined - Human resources section discussed application with team leader - Alleged breach of confidentiality - Alleged delay…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
    • 03 September 2003

    • AA 267/03

  • Burne v Askwith

    K Raureti [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    JURISDICTION - Arrears of wages - Whether employee or independent contractor - Respondent contracted to construct house - Unable to fulfil contract due to prior engagements - Instructed customer to…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs to lie where they fall
    • 03 September 2003

    • AA 266/03

  • Porfiriadis v Gill t/a Auckland Metro Doctors

    J Scott [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Successful personal grievance - Contribution of $3,500 sought to total costs - Respondent uncooperative - Refused to take part in mediation - Failed to attend investigation meeting -…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of applicant ($2,500)
    • 03 September 2003

    • AA 227A/03

  • Dearman v Excell Corporation Ltd

    D Asher [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    CONSENT ORDER - Settlement reached during investigation meeting - Terms of settlement to be recorded by way of consent order - Order prohibiting publication of settlement
    Result:
    Consent order granted ; No order for costs
    • 02 September 2003

    • WA 126/03