• Australasian Correctional Management Ltd v Corrections Association of New Zealand

    J Wilson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    BARGAINING - Respondent one of several parties to CEC - CEC included coverage and subsequent parties clauses - Secret ballot of respondent's members that CEC expire 1 July 2001 -…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
    • 29 June 2001

    • AA 75/01

  • Cornish v The Training Line Ltd

    J Wilson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    DISPUTE - Whether sales target reached and eligible for commission - Whether partnership agreement finalised before applicant resigned - Verbal agreement - Contract prepared and forwarded - Invoiced for first…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
    • 29 June 2001

    • AA 74/01

  • National Union of Public Employees (Inc) v Healthlink South (an operational division of the Canterbury District Health Board)

    P Cheyne [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    BARGAINING - Whether good faith requirements relevant - Memorandum of CEC required similar approach to bargaining as ERA - No resolution so time frame extended - Last meeting 4 October…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs to lie where they fall
    • 28 June 2001

    • CA 25/01

  • McCarthy v Te Whanau O Waipareira Trust

    A Dumbleton [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    CONSENT ORDER - Settlement of personal grievance dispute - Decision that problem could be fixed by mutual agreement made during investigation meeting - Orders made by consent - Further order…
    Result:
    Orders accordingly ; No order for costs
    • 28 June 2001

    • AA 73/01

  • Huddleston v JNL Nominees Ltd t/a George Street Delicatessen

    P R Stapp [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE - Difficulties setting down date for investigation meeting due to representative's other commitments - 42 days was sufficient notice - Flexibility to assist parties with regard to…
    Result:
    Orders accordingly
    • 27 June 2001

    • WA 36/01

  • Hewson v HiLine Utilities, Otago Power Services Ltd

    P Cheyne [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Unsuccessful personal grievance - ï¾½ day hearing - Sought full legal costs and disbursements totalling $2,860 - Additional claim for executive time - Chief executive not direct producer…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of respondent ($1,000)
    • 27 June 2001

    • CA 17A/01

  • 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