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Pollok v Getley & Associates Ltd
J Wilson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]
- Summary:
- UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Redundancy - Position contracted out - Alleged lack of good faith - Failed to reach projected budget - Encouraged to develop area of business - Review of…
- Result:
- Application granted ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($4,000) ; Costs reserved
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15 February 2002
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AA 29/02
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Harris v Benchmark Building Supplies Ltd
WRC Gardiner [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]
- Summary:
- UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE - Returned from maternity leave - Alleged former position was no longer available - Required to take on different and less satisfactory position - Whether had option of…
- Result:
- Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($4,051.96) ; Interest (Quantum included in compensation award) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($6,000) ; Costs reserved
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14 February 2002
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AA 28/02
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Kahukura v Richmonds Ltd
P R Stapp [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]
- Summary:
- CONSENT ORDER - Settlement reached during investigation meeting - Terms of settlement to apply as order of Authority - Terms to remain confidential - Leave reserved to return to Authority…
- Result:
- Consent order granted ; Leave to return to Authority reserved ; No order for costs
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13 February 2002
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WA 18/02
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Manuel v Natural Learning Ltd
R A Monaghan [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]
- Summary:
- UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Whether dismissal or abandonment of employment - Temporary employment to cover employee on maternity leave - Employee due to return to work - Applicant left off roster…
- Result:
- Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages (2 weeks) ; Costs in favour of applicant ($70)(Filing fee)
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13 February 2002
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AA 26/02
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Sturgeon v Tairawhiti Polytechnic
N Taylor [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]
- Summary:
- CONSENT ORDER - Settlement reached during adjournment in investigation meeting - Terms of settlement to be recorded as orders of Authority - Terms to remain strictly confidential
- Result:
- Consent order granted ; No order for costs
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12 February 2002
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CA 11/02
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Barnden v Hutt Valley Veneers (2001) Ltd
G J Wood [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]
- Summary:
- UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Redundancy - Agreement to be employed on same terms and conditions following sale of business - Assessment of financial state of business inaccurate - Decided not to…
- Result:
- Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($504) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($4,000) ; Costs reserved
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11 February 2002
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WA 17/02
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Mitchell v Wigram Manor Ltd
P Cheyne [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]
- Summary:
- UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Serious misconduct - Probationary period - Meeting concerning cash reconciliation and general concerns about running of business - Meeting not of disciplinary nature - Summarily dismissed after…
- Result:
- Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost remuneration ($7,725)(3 months less earnings during that period) ; Reimbursement of holiday pay ($487.50) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($7,500) ; Arrears of holiday pay ($505.65) ; Interest (6.5 percent) ; Costs reserved
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Gardiner v Nelson Marlborough District Health Board
P Cheyne [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]
- Summary:
- UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Redundancy - Position disestablished following implementation of Care and Review" process - Two part-time positions created but qualified nurses required - Alleged sufficiently skilled for position -…
- Result:
- Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
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08 February 2002
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CA 10/02
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Jacobs v The Story Box
T Woods [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]
- Summary:
- COMPLIANCE ORDER - Compliance with terms of mediated settlement sought - Arrears of wages dispute settled at mediation - Failure to make payment as agreed - Acknowledged payment was outstanding…
- Result:
- Application granted ; Compliance ordered ; No order for costs
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08 February 2002
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AA 25/02
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Richardson v Hendrie t/a The Truckstop Cafe
WRC Gardiner [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]
- Summary:
- COSTS - Unsuccessful personal grievance - Costs of $3,400 sought plus disbursements - ï¾½ day hearing - Amount sought was high - Significant effort devoted to unsuccessful applications for adjournment…
- Result:
- Costs in favour of respondent ($500)
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08 February 2002
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AA 24/02