• Van Drongelen v Board of Trustees of North New Brighton Primary School

    P Cheyne [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Constructive dismissal - Whether breach of duty causing resignation - Wrote letter to Board of Trustees' chairperson complaining of principal's bullying behaviour - Overheard conversation two days…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
    • 06 December 2002

    • CA 127/02

  • Wylie v Bosie New Zealand Ltd

    N Taylor [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Redundancy - Adequate consultation - Genuine reasons - Redundancy compensation offered despite no contractual entitlement - Compensation accepted in full and final settlement - Dismissal justified -…
    Result:
    Application granted (Unjustified disadvantage) ; Application dismissed (Unjustified dismissal) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($2,000) ; Costs reserved
    • 06 December 2002

    • CA 126/02

  • Ohlson v Mike Lambert Ltd

    Y S Oldfield [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Serious misconduct - Absence without leave - Application for leave approved but later withdrawn - Leave was to be postponed to later in year - Orally submitted…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
    • 06 December 2002

    • AA 355/02

  • Mako-Anderson v Te Pua Waitanga O Nga Tamariki Canopy Kidz Early Childhood Centre Ltd

    D Asher [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    ARREARS OF WAGES - No appearance for respondent - Respondent refused mediation and failed to provide statement in reply - Payment sought for 4 days work - Employment agreement provided…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Arrears of wages ($320)(4 days) ; Costs in favour of applicant ($1,700) ; ($70)(Filing fee)
    • 05 December 2002

    • WA 128/02

  • Wheeler v 24 Hour Auto Electrical Ltd & Ors

    G J Wood [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    COMPLIANCE ORDER - Failure to comply with settlement agreement - First respondent insolvent and ceased trading - Compliance order sought against directors and directors' new company to ensure first respondent's…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs in favour of applicant ($2,000)
    • 05 December 2002

    • WA 127/02

  • Armstrong v S & L Spittal

    P Cheyne [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Whether dismissed or resigned - Angry exchange regarding time off to meet electrician at home - Walked off to complete other tasks - Approached by supervisor later…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
    • 05 December 2002

    • CA 125/02

  • Turner v Cornwell Districts Cricket & Sports Association

    K J Anderson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - No appearance for applicant - Notification that law firm no longer acting for applicant - Phone number unavailable - Letter to applicant returned - Not reasonable or…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs in favour of respondent ($500)
    • 05 December 2002

    • AA 354/02

  • Rush v Air New Zealand Ltd

    D King [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Respondent compulsorily retired applicant at age 60 - Unable to captain aircraft over US airspace - Contractual discretion to direct applicant to alternative position - Number of…
    Result:
    Application granted (Unjustified dismissal and discrimination) ; Application dismissed (Unjustified disadvantage) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($35,000) ; Costs reserved
    • 05 December 2002

    • AA 353/02

  • McAlister & Anor v Cayman Holdings Ltd

    A Dumbleton [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    INTERIM INJUNCTION - Mareva injunction - Ex-parte application - Unjustified dismissal - Alleged threat that company would be liquidated if personal grievance claim pursued - Jurisdiction of Employment Relations Authority…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Orders accordingly ; Referred to mediation ; Costs reserved
    • 05 December 2002

    • AA 352/02

  • Expo Digital Document Centres Ltd v Fester

    D King [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    INTERIM INJUNCTION - Application for interim orders restraining respondent from competing with applicant or using applicant's confidential information - Whether restraint of trade and confidentiality clauses in Schedule to employment…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Iterim injunction granted ; Orders accordingly ; Costs reserved
    • 05 December 2002

    • AA 351/02