• Weiss v Surrey Hotel & Conference Centre Ltd

    K Raureti [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

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

    • AA 109/03

  • Murray v Bankfield Farm Ltd

    P Cheyne [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Whether dismissed or resigned - Strong animosity between applicant and respondent's principal - Applicant told respondent's principal he deserved to be burgled - Other employees complained about…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($2,500) ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($70) (Filing fee) ; No order for costs
    • 16 April 2003

    • CA 55/03

  • Doran & Anor v Sai'a Mafileo

    K J Anderson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Unsuccessful personal grievance and arrears of wages claim - 1ï¾½ day investigation meeting - Meeting prolonged due to manner in which applicant's case conducted - Ability to pay…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of respondent ($1,200)
    • 16 April 2003

    • AA 108/03

  • Turner v Attorney-General in respect of Commissioner of Police

    K J Anderson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE - Applicant found to be in unauthorised possession of cannabis and pistol - Not given indication as to penalty - No obligation to give applicant indication as to…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
    • 16 April 2003

    • AA 107/03

  • Fafeita v Benchmark Building Supplies Ltd

    K J Anderson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Successful personal grievance - Respondent sought contribution of $3,000 to total costs of $12,000 - Generous Calderbank offer rejected by applicant - No costs submissions by applicant -…
    Result:
    Costs to lie where they fall
    • 16 April 2003

    • AA 106/03

  • Anderson v Frontline Painters Ltd

    Y S Oldfield [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Successful personal grievance - Sought contribution of $3,066 to total costs of $4,599 - Not unduly complex issues - Submitted applicant must not effectively be left without remedy…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of applicant ($1,800)
    • 16 April 2003

    • AA 105/03

  • Laubscher v Astron Plastics Ltd

    Y S Oldfield [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Successful personal grievance - Less than one day hearing - Applicant sought contribution of $2,000 to total costs of $2,812 plus $70 disbursements - Authority determination subject to…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of applicant ($1,200)
    • 16 April 2003

    • AA 104/03

  • Bunker & Anor v New Zealand Post Primary Teachers Association

    D Asher [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE - Application for urgency - Statement of problem alleged respondent's disciplinary investigation amounted to unjustified disadvantage - Investigation delayed until determination issued - Applicant's counsel unavailable for…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Referred to mediation ; Costs reserved
    • 15 April 2003

    • WA 57/03

  • Bellaney & Anor v Victor Packaging Ltd

    H Doyle [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Unsuccessful personal grievance - Applicants distressed by actions of respondent - Respondent sought full costs of $1,800 - Just and reasonable for costs to lie where they fall
    Result:
    Costs to lie where they fall
    • 15 April 2003

    • CA 32A/03

  • Ross v Butch Merrie Building Suppplies Ltd

    R A Monaghan [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Whether dismissal or expiration of trial period - Whether dismissed or resigned - Alleged engaged on three month trial period - Alleged failed to obtain new customers…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($7,500) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($3,500) ; Costs reserved
    • 15 April 2003

    • AA 103/03