• 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
    • 15 February 2002

    • AA 29/02

  • 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
    • 14 February 2002

    • AA 28/02

  • 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
    • 13 February 2002

    • WA 18/02

  • 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)
    • 13 February 2002

    • AA 26/02

  • 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
    • 12 February 2002

    • CA 11/02

  • 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
    • 11 February 2002

    • WA 17/02

  • 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
    • 08 February 2002

    • CA 9/02

  • 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
    • 08 February 2002

    • CA 10/02

  • 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
    • 08 February 2002

    • AA 25/02

  • 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)
    • 08 February 2002

    • AA 24/02