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Lassen v United Networks Ltd
P R Stapp [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]
- Summary:
- DISPUTE - Interpretation of individual employment agreement - Entitlement to standby allowance - Plain meaning of words in contract - Respondent's interpretation consistent with clause in contract - Evidence supported…
- Result:
- Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
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01 November 2001
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AA 174/01
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Lilley v Braided River Holdings Ltd
P R Stapp [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]
- Summary:
- RAISING OF PERSONAL GRIEVANCE - Application for leave to submit personal grievance outside 90-day period - Application opposed by respondent - Contacted and instructed solicitor regarding dismissal - Agreed action…
- Result:
- Application granted ; Costs reserved
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Quinlan v Allianz New Zealand Ltd
D King [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]
- Summary:
- UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Redundancy - Whether genuine - Alleged breach of good faith during redundancy process - Whether adequate consultation - Commercial situation dictated reorganisation take place - Genuine redundancy…
- Result:
- Application granted in part ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($10,000) ; Costs reserved
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31 October 2001
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AA 172/01
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Bellard v Mayne Francis & Associates Ltd
S Bathgate [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]
- Summary:
- UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Redundancy - Whether genuine - Alleged work carried out by another employee after made redundant - Whether consultation of alternatives - Part time position not viable for…
- Result:
- Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
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Foo v Pacific Plastic Recyclers Ltd
D Asher [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]
- Summary:
- UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Summary dismissal - Poor performance - Serious misconduct - Requested resignation - Dismissed when refused to sign resignation document - Alleged unauthorised draw-downs and concerns about dishonesty…
- Result:
- Application granted in part ; Reimbursement of lost wages (6 months) ; Reimbursement of lost benefit ($1,500)(Vehicle) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($6,500) ; Costs reserved
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Martine v Gary Holland Earthmoving Ltd
S Bathgate [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]
- Summary:
- COSTS - Successful personal grievance - ï¾½ day hearing - Contribution of $800 sought to costs - Offered to pay 40 percent of costs - Offer amounted to appropriate contribution
- Result:
- Costs in favour of applicant ($700)
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29 October 2001
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WA 68A/01
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Pritchard v Markat Promotions Ltd
N Taylor [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]
- Summary:
- COMPLIANCE ORDER - Compliance with terms of mediated settlement sought - No submissions from respondent - Agreement signed on behalf of applicant and respondent respectively - No payments made -…
- Result:
- Compliance order granted ; Balance owing ($4,000) ; Interest ($39.45) ; Costs in favour of applicant ($200) ; Disbursements ($70)(Filing fee)
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Ward v The Spainsville Trust & Matua Trust t/a Spain & Smith Family Trust Partnership, Shearing Contractors
N Taylor [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]
- Summary:
- CONSENT ORDER - Agreement reached between parties - Terms of settlement to remain confidential - Publication prohibited
- Result:
- Application for consent order granted ; No order for costs
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Morris v Tairawhiti Health Board
Y S Oldfield [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]
- Summary:
- UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE - Suspended immediately upon returning from sick leave - Department managers under applicant's management responsible for quality control - Applicant appointed quality control person to review practices after…
- Result:
- Application granted in part ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($15,000) ; Costs reserved
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29 October 2001
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AA 170/01
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Couling & Ors v Carter Holt Harvey
A Dumbleton [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]
- Summary:
- DISPUTE - Employees required to take annual leave during market shutdown - Interpretation of Holidays Act 1981 and employment agreements - Exceptional case where mediation not appropriate - Whether employment…
- Result:
- Orders accordingly ; Costs reserved
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29 October 2001
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AA 169/01