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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)
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24 December 2002
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CA 95A/02
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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
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24 December 2002
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CA 132/02
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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
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24 December 2002
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AA 368/02
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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)
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23 December 2002
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WA 84A/02
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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
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23 December 2002
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WA 136/02
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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
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23 December 2002
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AA 367/02
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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
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23 December 2002
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AA 366/02
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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
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18 December 2002
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CA 131/02
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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
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18 December 2002
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AA 365/02
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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
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18 December 2002
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AA 364/02