• Steele v L & L Connelly t/a Sockburn Bakery

    P Cheyne [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE - Quantum of remedies - Quantum of lost wages reserved at substantive hearing - Parties failed to reach agreement as to quantum - Respondent to pay applicant…
    Result:
    Reimbursement of lost wages ($11,404.35)(39.4 weeks) ; Costs in favour of applicant ($6,120)
    • 24 December 2002

    • CA 95A/02

  • Campbell & Ors v Chief Executive Officer, Canterbury Regional Council (Environment Canterbury)

    H Doyle [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Serious misconduct - Whether dismissal open to fair and reasonable employer in the circumstances - Inappropriate use of EFTPOS facility - Used facility to withdraw money from…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
    • 24 December 2002

    • CA 132/02

  • Tipene v Attorney General (on behalf of Department for Courts)

    A Dumbleton [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE - Application for removal of proceedings to Employment Court - Unjustified dismissal - Respondent did not oppose removal application - Questions of law involved - Case involved…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Proceedings removed to Employment Court ; No order for costs
    • 24 December 2002

    • AA 368/02

  • Forde v Groundworks Ltd

    D Asher [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Successful personal grievance - Less than one day investigation meeting - Respondent filed challenge in Employment Court - Contribution of $1,500 plus disbursements of $70 sought to actual…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of applicant ($1,500) ; Disbursements ($70)(Filing fee)
    • 23 December 2002

    • WA 84A/02

  • Eden v Preston Taylor Ltd

    P R Stapp [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    INTERIM INJUNCTION - Interim reinstatement - Unjustified dismissal - Alleged breach of fidelity - Evidence suggested matter not fully investigated - Irregularities in dismissal process and witness statements identified -…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Interim reinstatement ordered ; Costs reserved
    • 23 December 2002

    • WA 136/02

  • Doran & Anor v Mafileo

    K J Anderson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Poor performance - Whether applicants signed contract under duress - No evidence of duress - Alleged failure to adequately fulfil duties resulted in significant financial loss to…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Orders accordingly ; Costs reserved
    • 23 December 2002

    • AA 367/02

  • Rasmussen v Auckland District Health Board

    J Scott [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Constructive dismissal - Alleged unjustified demotion forced resignation - Incident between co-worker and consultant - Matter did not proceed to formal complaint - Applicant chose to raise…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
    • 23 December 2002

    • AA 366/02

  • A B Gray Associates v Galvin

    H Doyle [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    CONSENT ORDER - Parties reached agreement on terms of settlement during investigation meeting - Terms of settlement to be orders of Authority - Order prohibiting publication of terms of settlement
    Result:
    Consent order granted ; No order for costs
    • 18 December 2002

    • CA 131/02

  • Woud v Department of Corrections

    A Dumbleton [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Serious misconduct - Failure to follow policy to ensure safety of inmates - Inmate suicide - Report found applicant had failed to carry out manual checking of…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Remedies to be determined by parties ; Costs reserved
    • 18 December 2002

    • AA 365/02

  • Masoe v Chief Executive of New Zealand Customs Service

    A Dumbleton [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    DISPUTE - Interpretation of employment agreement - Applicant contractually bound to attend pay-back" day - Requirement to attend pay-back day once a month explained at interview - Explanation detailed enough…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
    • 18 December 2002

    • AA 364/02