Determinations database

D King [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

Summary:: ARREARS OF WAGES - Alleged non-payment of wages and commission - Parties renegotiated employment agreement - Applicant sought to increase terms and commissions - Respondent in agreeing to request sought…
Result:: Application dismissed (Arrears of wages) ; Counterclaim granted ; Monies owed ($2,526.82) ; Costs reserved

D King [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

Summary:: UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Constructive dismissal - Resigned after altercation with director at staff meeting - Applicant raised concerns she had with director's care of particular patient - Concerns not raise…
Result:: Application dismissed ; Costs reserved

K J Anderson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

Summary:: UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - No appearance for respondent - Dismissed after altercation with respondent - Assaulted by respondent at time of dismissal - Dismissal unjustified - Remedies - Would probably have…
Result:: Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($18,889.27)(36 weeks) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($15,000) ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($70)(Filing fee) ; No order for costs

D King [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

Summary:: PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE - Application for removal of proceedings to Employment Court - Unjustified dismissal - Respondent opposed removal application - Matter only involved application of settled legal principles -…
Result:: Application dismissed ; No order for costs

D Asher [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

Summary:: CONSENT ORDER - Agreement reached during investigation meeting in respect of interim matters - Terms of agreement to be recorded by way of consent order - Terms to remain confidential
Result:: Consent order granted ; No order for costs

G J Wood [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

Summary:: CONSENT ORDER - Agreement reached between parties prior to investigation meeting - Terms of agreement to be orders of Authority - Terms to remain confidential
Result:: Consent order granted ; No order for costs

P Cheyne [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

Summary:: UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Serious misconduct - Dismissed for lying - Took respondent's property home without paying - Misstated number of items taken when requested to pay - Not informed of…
Result:: Application granted (Dismissal & breach of contract) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($6,000) ; Damages ($540)(Counter-claim) ; Costs reserved

P Cheyne [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

Summary:: UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Whether dismissed or resigned - Identity of employer - Application to join owners of respondent declined - Changes made after new manager employed - Manager offered new…
Result:: Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages (Quantum reserved) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($7,500) ; Costs reserved

R A Monaghan [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

Summary:: COSTS - Unsuccessful personal grievance and arrears of wages claim - Calderbank offer - Contribution of $3,500 sought to actual costs of $4,061 - Counsel for the applicant submitted that…
Result:: Costs in favour of respondent ($2,000)

R A Monaghan [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

Summary:: UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - ARREARS OF WAGES - No appearance for respondent - Urgency granted due to applicant's immigration status - Dismissed after requested payment for overdue wages - Alleged poor…
Result:: Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($21,250)(Balance of fixed term) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($500) ; Arrears of wages ($2,777.33) ; Costs reserved