• 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
    • 01 November 2001

    • AA 174/01

  • 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
    • 31 October 2001

    • CA 59/01

  • 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
    • 31 October 2001

    • AA 172/01

  • 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
    • 29 October 2001

    • WA 75/01

  • 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
    • 29 October 2001

    • WA 74/01

  • 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)
    • 29 October 2001

    • WA 68A/01

  • 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)
    • 29 October 2001

    • CA 58/01

  • 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
    • 29 October 2001

    • CA 57/01

  • 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
    • 29 October 2001

    • AA 170/01

  • 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
    • 29 October 2001

    • AA 169/01