• Lakeview Meat Processing Ltd v Meat & Related Trade Workers Union of Aoteroa Inc

    S Bathgate [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Dispute proceedings - Application withdrawn at second directions conference - Costs sought on grounds that application unmeritorious - Alleged respondent put to unnecessary expense - Not entitled to…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of respondent ($750)
    • 10 October 2001

    • WA 66/01

  • Tukapua v Bruce Hill Transport Ltd

    S Bathgate [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Successful personal grievance - Grievance better described as a disadvantage rather than dismissal - Appropriate that no order for costs made
    Result:
    Costs to lie where they fall
    • 10 October 2001

    • WA 62A/01

  • Bree v Man O'War Farm Ltd

    J Wilson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Serious misconduct - Allegations that smoked cannabis at work - Alleged cannabis plants located on respondent's property belonged to applicant Delay between allegations and investigation - Allegations…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($7,250)(3 months) ; Loss of benefit ($1,650)(accommodation) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($6,000) ; Costs reserved
    • 10 October 2001

    • AA 154/01

  • Kinchington v Peace Software New Zealand Ltd

    A Dumbleton [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    INTERIM INJUNCTION - Application for interim reinstatement into accommodation following summary dismissal - Offer of reinstatement made shortly after dismissal - Undertaking made to return to work following mediation -…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Orders accordingly ; No order as to costs
    • 10 October 2001

    • AA 153/01

  • Roundhill v ASURE New Zealand Ltd

    A Dumbleton [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    DISPUTE - Whether entitled to take time off in lieu instead of annual leave - Given option of being suspended without pay or taking annual leave during veterinarian strike -…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
    • 08 October 2001

    • CA 53/01

  • Anderson v The Rock Club (Oamaru) Ltd

    N Taylor [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    COMPLIANCE ORDER - Compliance with terms of mediated settlement sought - Lump sum payment of $2,000 due and owing - Respondent subsequently requested extension of time and amount to be…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Compliance ordered ; Costs in favour of applicant ($100) ; Disbursements ($70)(Filing Fee)
    • 05 October 2001

    • CA 52/01

  • Holland v Gore Windscreens 'n' Glass (2000) Ltd

    N Taylor [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Successful personal grievance - Full costs of $2,200 sought - Legally aided - Alleged obliged to claim full costs due to legal aid - Full costs rarely awarded…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of applicant ($880)
    • 05 October 2001

    • CA 40A/01

  • Read v Alstom Power Ltd

    N Taylor [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Unsuccessful claim for arrears of wages - Costs and disbursements of $12,817 sought - No breakdown of costs incurred - Preparation and time spent in mediation not legitimate…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of respondent ($1,500)
    • 05 October 2001

    • CA 36A/01

  • Woodley v AFFCO Holdings Ltd

    WRC Gardiner [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Constructive dismissal - Alleged breach of duty caused resignation - Work reduced after resignation of two reporting managers - Uncertain whether ongoing employment available - Alleged lack…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
    • 05 October 2001

    • AA 152/01

  • The Postal Workers Assn Inc v New Zealand Post Ltd

    D King [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    DISPUTE - Interpretation and application of collective employment contract - Relocation clause in CEC - Actual and reasonable relocation costs to be reimbursed - Whether clause applied if relocated to…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved