• Bradshaw v Muffin Break Manukau Ltd

    A Dumbleton [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Serious misconduct - No appearance for respondent - No good cause for failure to appear - Applicant accused of misconduct and resignation requested - Given letter with…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Arrears of wages ($504.40) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($4,000) ; Costs in favour of applicant ($1,250) ; Disbursements ($70)
    • 27 June 2001

    • AA 72/01

  • Taylor v Innovus Ltd

    G J Wood [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE - Unjustified dismissal - Redundancy - Direction sought for mediation - Applicant sought additional direction that all relevant documents be disclosed - Mediation directed - Unnecessary to…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Orders Accordingly ; No order for costs
    • 26 June 2001

    • WA 35/01

  • Whitehead v AA-GIO Insurance Ltd

    P Cheyne [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Unsuccessful personal grievance - Extension of time for service of memorandum granted - Applicant's conduct contributed to level of respondent's fees - Reasonable contribution to total costs of…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of respondent ($7,500) ; Disbursements ($2,000)
    • 25 June 2001

    • CA 18A/01

  • Ports Of Auckland Ltd v New Zealand Waterfront Workers Union Inc

    A Dumbleton [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE - Application for removal of proceedings to Employment Court - Parties participated in mediation to avoid need for strike action - Strike notices served on applicant while…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Proceedings removed to Employment Court ; No order for costs
    • 25 June 2001

    • AA 71/01

  • Lewis v Tiltform NZ Ltd

    D King [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    ARREARS OF WAGES - No appearance for respondent - Employment terminated due to redundancy - Statement that entitlements would be forwarded - No monies ever received - Wages and expenses…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Arrears of wages ($7,907.21)
    • 25 June 2001

    • AA 70/01

  • Easterbrook v Cycle & Carriage (City) Ltd t/a City Nissan

    P R Stapp [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Successful personal grievance - Full costs sought - No exceptional circumstances to warrant award of full costs - One day hearing - Reasonable contribution plus disbursements appropriate
    Result:
    Costs in favour of applicant ($2,800) ; Disbursements ($236.20)
    • 22 June 2001

    • WA 4A/01

  • Russell v Rentokil Initial Ltd t/a Initial Healthcare

    N Taylor [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Poor performance - Threatened that employment in jeopardy if failed to reach sales targets - Targets met - Meeting with her lawyer and manager - After meeting…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($17,599.99) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($9,000) ; Costs reserved
    • 22 June 2001

    • CA 24/01

  • Morton v Spotless Services (NZ) Ltd

    P R Stapp [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Serious misconduct - Credibility of witnesses - Alleged breach of trust and confidence - Allegation by duty manager that applicant approached client for respondent's contract - Duty…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($1,390.22) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($5,000) ; Costs reserved
    • 21 June 2001

    • WA 34/01

  • Roigard v Beechworth Home & Hospital Ltd t/a Beechwood Senior Living

    WRC Gardiner [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Serious misconduct - Alleged dishonesty - Placed client's ring on finger for safekeeping - Took ring home by mistake - Advised employer had ring when alleged stolen…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($15,000 reduced to $11,250)(3 months) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($10,000 reduced to $7,500) ; Costs reserved
    • 21 June 2001

    • AA 69/01

  • Saleh v The Internet Group Ltd

    Y S Oldfield [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Unsuccessful personal grievance claim - Less than 1 day hearing - Contribution of $5,000 to costs of $5,067 sought - Required preparation not extensive - GST not to…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of respondent ($2,000)
    • 21 June 2001

    • AA 50A/01