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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- COSTS - Dispute proceedings - Application withdrawn at second directions conference - Costs sought on grounds that application unmeritorious - Alleged respondent put to unnecessary expense - Not entitled to…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)
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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
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10 October 2001
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WA 62A/01
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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
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10 October 2001
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AA 154/01
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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
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10 October 2001
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AA 153/01
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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
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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)
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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)
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05 October 2001
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CA 40A/01
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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)
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05 October 2001
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CA 36A/01
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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
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05 October 2001
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AA 152/01
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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