Determinations database

WRC Gardiner [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

Summary:: COSTS - Unsuccessful personal grievance - ï¾½ day investigation meeting - Case expedited due to applicant's counsel electing not to challenge procedural aspects - Efficient conduct of counsel taken into…
Result:: Costs in favour of respondent ($1,000)

H Doyle [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

Summary:: COSTS - Successful disadvantage claim - Unsuccessful dismissal claim - One day investigation meeting - Applicant sought actual costs of $3,768 - Alleged costs should reflect limited success - Level…
Result:: Reimbursement of lost benefit ($150)(Motorbike allowance) ; Costs in favour applicant ($1,350) ; Disbursements ($320)

WRC Gardiner [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

Summary:: JURISDICTION - Unjustified dismissal - Whether employee - Whether employed as property manager or simply tenant - Free accommodation - Paid for certain tasks carried out - No evidence of…
Result:: Application dismissed ; Costs reserved

T Woods [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

Summary:: INTERIM INJUNCTION - Supplementary order - Reasons for decision to grant compliance order and interim injunction - Injunction to prevent ratification of collective bargaining settlement - Parties had agreed to…
Result:: Orders accordingly

J Wilson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

Summary:: COSTS - Unsuccessful disadvantage claim - One day investigation meeting - Contribution of $5,900 sought to actual costs of $10,000 - Reasonable contribution appropriate
Result:: Costs in favour of respondent ($2,000)

G J Wood [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

Summary:: COMPLIANCE ORDER - Compliance with terms of mediated settlement sought - Agreement to provide training - Alleged training inadequate - Training through self-study course - Policy change required all staff…
Result:: Application granted (Compliance order) ; Compliance ordered ; Application dismissed (Unjustified disadvantage) ; Costs reserved

N Taylor [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

Summary:: ARREARS OF WAGES - No appearance for respondent - Respondent previously admitted money due and owing - Parties directed to mediation - Respondent refused to attend mediation - Arrears claim…
Result:: Application granted ; Arrears of wages ($3,368.77)(H) ; ($4,332.22)(W) ; Costs in favour of applicants ($70)

T Woods [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

Summary:: UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Incompatibility - Complaints by colleagues - Disciplinary action led to action plan to resolve differences - Warning given - Applicant took 3 months extended leave - Co-workers…
Result:: Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($37,522.95 reduced to $31,894.51) ; Interest ( 6 percent) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($10,000 reduced to $8,500) ; Costs reserved

P R Stapp [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

Summary:: COSTS - Unsuccessful personal grievance - Successful strike out application - Matters addressed in preliminary telephone conferences - Contribution of $4,000 sought to total costs of $7,200 - Total costs…
Result:: Costs in favour of respondent ($500)

H Doyle [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

Summary:: UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Whether constructive dismissal - Whether resigned or dismissed - Gave notice of resignation - Alleged refusal to address disputes led to resignation - Alleged dismissed during notice…
Result:: Application dismissed (Unjustified dismissal ) ; Application granted (Unjustified disadvantage) ; Arrears of wages ($253.84) ; Arrears of holiday pay ($244.56) ; Interest (7 percent) ; Costs reserved