• MacPherson v Rotorua Hockey Association

    J Trotman [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Constructive Dismissal – Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent – Facilitator
    Result:
    Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages (quantum to be determined) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($20,000) ; Costs reserved
  • Burrows v Otara Health Centre Ltd

    V Campbell [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COSTS – Respondent sought contribution towards costs – Unsuccessful personal grievance claim – One day investigation meeting – Appropriate to apply daily tariff – Applicant to pay respondent $4,500 contribution…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of respondent ($4,500)
  • Manganda v Waikato Ethic Family Services Trust & Others and Anor

    E Robinson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Respondent sought order to dismiss applicant’s claim as frivolous and vexatious
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
  • Wederell v McMillan Drilling Civil Ltd

    H Doyle [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    RAISING PERSONAL GRIEVANCE – Whether respondent consented to grievance being raised out of time – UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE – UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Serious Misconduct – Applicant claimed unjustifiably disadvantaged by a…
    Result:
    Application granted (raising personal grievance) ; Application dismissed (unjustified dismissal) (unjustified disadvantage) ; Costs reserved
  • Bellcost Ltd v Dean

    V Campbell [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COMPLIANCE ORDER – Respondent sought compliance with confidentiality and non–disparagement clause in record of settlement (“ROS”) – PENALTY – Respondent sought penalty for applicant’s alleged breach of confidentiality clause
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
  • Boone v Thornton Green Holdings Ltd and Anor

    N Craig [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Quantum of Remedies – Applicant previously awarded reimbursement of three months lost wages and parties directed to reach agreement on sum – No agreement reached and…
    Result:
    Applications granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($9,854) ; Costs in favour of applicant ($3,000) ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($71.56)(filing fee)
  • Atkinson v Trinity's Cleaning Services Ltd

    D Appleton [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent – ARREARS OF HOLIDAY PAY – Applicant sought arrears of holiday pay – Cleaner
    Result:
    Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($2,441.36) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($15,000) ; Arrears of holiday pay ($195.31) ; Costs in favour of respondent ($1,031.56)
  • Murwira v KJ & PE Radich Ltd t/a Sunshine Childcare Centre

    R Arthur [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COSTS – Successful personal grievance claim – Applicant sought contribution towards costs – One day investigation meeting – Authority found appropriate to decrease daily tariff because of applicant’s unsuccessful,…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of respondent ($3,000) ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($71.56)(filing fee)
  • Milne v Air New Zealand Ltd

    R Arthur [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Applicant sought further investigation of employment relationship problems
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
  • Calder v Home Direct Ltd

    N Craig [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE – Applicant claimed unjustifiably disadvantaged by respondents actions – UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent – PENALTY – Applicant sought penalty for respondent’s breach of…
    Result:
    Application granted (unjustified disadvantage); Reimbursement of lost wages ($19,230) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($7,000) ; Application dismissed (unjustified dismissal) ; Costs reserved