• Wickliffe v Te Korowai Hauora O Hauraki

    K J Anderson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Unsuccessful personal grievance - One day investigation meeting - Costs of $5,600 sought or an apology letter as well as a contribution to costs of $2,800 - Ability…
    Result:
    Costs to lie where they fall
    • 24 October 2002

    • AA 245A/02

  • Chee & Ors v Laytons Linen Hire Ltd t/a Taylors Healthcare

    G J Wood [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Unsuccessful personal grievance - 1ï¾½ day investigation meeting - Contribution sought of $2,000 to actual costs of $3,996 - Award of $1,000 reasonable - Applicants ordered to pay…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of respondent ($1,000)
    • 24 October 2002

    • AA 231A/02

  • Bright v Air Wairarapa Ltd

    D Asher [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    CONSENT ORDER - Parties reached agreement on terms of settlement during investigation meeting - Agreement to be recorded by way of consent order - Order prohibiting publication of terms of…
    Result:
    Consent order granted ; No order for costs
    • 23 October 2002

    • WA 105/02

  • Kiriau v The Attorney General in respect of the Chief Executive Department of Corrections

    P R Stapp [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Successful dispute proceedings - Less than half day hearing - Sought total costs of $7,775 or contribution of $5,209 - Not test case - Matter should have been…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of applicant ($1,854)
    • 23 October 2002

    • WA 104/02

  • Sawyers v Bryan Harvie Ltd t/a Harvies Plant Warehouse

    D King [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Whether dismissed or resigned - Recommenced employment with respondent - Previous personal relationship with son of director - Argument with son - Verbally abused and told to…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
    • 23 October 2002

    • AA 315/02

  • Thomas v James Gilmour & Co Ltd

    R A Monaghan [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Constructive dismissal - Whether dismissed or resigned - Altercation following failure to load truck - Intimidating and threatening behaviour - Suspended - Alleged suspension amounted to dismissal…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
    • 23 October 2002

    • AA 314/02

  • Green Drycleaners Ltd v Wooding

    K J Anderson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Partially successful personal grievance - ï¾½ day investigation meeting - Contribution of $6,500 sought - Alleged claim unmeritorious - Reasonable contribution appropriate
    Result:
    Costs in favour of respondent ($1,000)
    • 23 October 2002

    • AA 229A/02

  • Harwood v Next Homes Ltd

    K J Anderson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Successful personal grievance - One day investigation meeting - Contribution of $10,309 sought to actual costs of $12,886 - Amount sought excessive - No exceptional circumstances to justify…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of applicant ($2,000)
    • 23 October 2002

    • AA 223A/02

  • Weatherstone v Evergreen Enterprises Ltd t/a Evergreen Motores LMVD

    D Asher [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Successful personal grievance - One day investigation meeting - Full costs of $3,125 sought - Respondent failed to make costs submissions - No exceptional circumstances to warrant full…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of applicant ($1,800) ; Disbursements ($70)(Filing fee)
    • 23 October 2002

    • AA 212A/02

  • Stagg v Selbys Sportscafe Ltd t/a Selbys Sports Cafe

    G J Wood [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Unsuccessful personal grievance - 1ï¾½ day investigation meeting - Full costs of $8,617 sought - Matter involved 2 personal grievances - Applicant misinterpreted reason for dismissal - Reasonable…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of respondent ($2,500) ; Disbursements ($100)
    • 22 October 2002

    • WA 72A/02