• Baynes v Shotover Security Ltd t/a Chubb Protective Services

    P Cheyne [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Matter withdrawn 2 days before investigation meeting - Respondent sought contribution to actual costs of $1,800 - Applicant alleged reasonable grounds for late withdrawal - Withdrawn due to…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of respondent ($1,000)
    • 18 June 2003

    • CA 70/03

  • Brown v Bulk Storage Terminals Ltd

    K J Anderson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Unsuccessful personal grievance - Less than ï¾½ day investigation meeting - Contribution sought to total costs of $3,090 - Ability to pay - Alleged only able to gain…
    Result:
    Costs in favour respondent ($500)
    • 18 June 2003

    • AA 51A/03

  • Ports of Auckland Ltd v New Zealand Waterfront Workers Union

    J Scott [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Applicant successful in dispute claim - Investigation meeting 12 hours - Reasonable contribution of $7,500 plus $70 disbursements sought - Reasonable contribution of $3,960 plus $70 disbursements appropriate
    Result:
    Costs in favour of applicant ($3,960) ; Disbursements ($70)
    • 18 June 2003

    • AA 183/03

  • Cargill v Ohinewai School Board of Trustees

    D King [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Poor performance - Alleged relationship with respondent's Principal had irretrievably broken down - Applicant received WINZ subsidy - Ongoing performance issues - Applicant became aggressive during board…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
    • 18 June 2003

    • AA 182/03

  • Hau v Allied Movers (NZ) Ltd

    R A Monaghan [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Serious misconduct - Whether dismissal substantively justified - Applicant alleged co-workers had used cannabis while working - Physical altercation with co-workers - Investigation undertaken which concluded applicant…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($4,200) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($3,200) ; Costs reserved
    • 18 June 2003

    • AA 181/03

  • Martinac v Drinnan

    R A Monaghan [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    ARREARS OF WAGES - Applicant alleged respondent owed unpaid wages - Applicant had accident and was off work for three months on ACC - Returned to work on light duties…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; No order for costs
    • 18 June 2003

    • AA 180/03

  • L v Jatom Ltd

    P Cheyne [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Summary dismissal - Applicant alleged was summarily dismissed when gave notice of resignation - Respondent's director sent applicant away and threatened her with trespass - Resigned at…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($437.50) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($6,000) ; Costs reserved
    • 17 June 2003

    • CA 69/03

  • Alexander v Concord Press Ltd

    H Doyle [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    CONSENT ORDER - Parties reached settlement before investigation meeting - Terms of settlement to be orders of Authority - Order that terms of settlement prohibited from publication
    Result:
    Consent order granted ; Orders accordingly ; No order for costs
    • 17 June 2003

    • CA 68/03

  • Kirkpatrick v Highways Systems Ltd

    D King [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Serious misconduct - Applicant alleged supervisor abused him after applicant accidentally hit pallecon of roadmarking paint - Respondent investigated matter by interviewing witnesses - Found supervisor had…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
    • 17 June 2003

    • AA 179/03

  • Casson v Altex Coatings Ltd

    K J Anderson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    CONSENT ORDER - Settlement reached during investigation meeting - Terms of settlement to be orders of Authority - Terms to remain confidential
    Result:
    Consent order granted ; No order for costs
    • 17 June 2003

    • AA 178/03