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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
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06 December 2002
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CA 127/02
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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
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06 December 2002
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CA 126/02
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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- UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Serious misconduct - Absence without leave - Application for leave approved but later withdrawn - Leave was to be postponed to later in year - Orally submitted…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
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06 December 2002
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AA 355/02
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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)
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05 December 2002
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WA 128/02
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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)
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05 December 2002
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WA 127/02
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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
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05 December 2002
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CA 125/02
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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)
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05 December 2002
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AA 354/02
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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
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05 December 2002
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AA 353/02
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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
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05 December 2002
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AA 352/02
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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
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05 December 2002
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AA 351/02