• Wate v Talbot Agriculture Ltd

    A Dallas [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent – Mechanic
    Result:
    Applications granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages (quantum to be determined) ; Arrears of wages ($10,501.50) ; Arrears of holiday pay ($840.12) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($10,000) ; Costs reserved
  • Halliday v Lane Group Ltd

    H Doyle [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE – Dismissal – Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent – Applicant claimed unjustifiably disadvantaged by respondent’s actions in relation to performance concerns – PENALTY…
    Result:
    Application granted (unjustified dismissal) ; Reimbursement for lost wages (quantum to be determined) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($6,000) ; Applications dismissed (penalty)(unjustified disadvantage) ; Costs reserved
  • Labour Inspector v Educasia Media Ltd

    V Campbell [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    RECOVERY OF MONIES – Applicant sought recovery of a premium – ARREARS OF WAGES AND HOLIDAY PAY – Applicant sought arrears of wages and holiday pay – PENALTY – Applicant…
    Result:
    Applications granted ; Recovery of monies ($50,000) ; Arrears of wages and holiday pay ($27,766.80)(first employee)($5,267.56)(second employee)($4,115.63)(third employee) ; Interest (5%) ; Penalty ($28,800)(payable to applicant)($25,200)(payable to crown) ; Costs in favour of applicant ($2,250) ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($71.56)(filing fee)
  • Warren v T R Group Ltd

    N Craig [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Dismissal – Validity of fixed term agreement – Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent – PENALTY – Applicant sought penalty for respondent’s breach of good faith obligations…
    Result:
    Applications granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($10,207.37) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($6,000) ; Penalty ($1,500)(payable to applicant)($500)(payable to Crown) ; Costs reserved
  • Reid v Leisha Andrews t/a Alterations & Designer Garments

    N Craig [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE – Constructive Dismissal – Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent – Applicant claimed unjustifiably disadvantaged by respondent’s actions – ARREARS OF WAGES AND HOLIDAY PAY…
    Result:
    Applications granted (unjustified disadvantage) ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($816.64) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($5,400) ; Arrears of wages ($129.62) ; Arrears of holiday pay ($330) ; Arrears of KiwiSaver ($37.97) ; Application dismissed (unjustified dismissal) ; Costs reserved
  • Da Silva v I Groomers NZ Ltd

    J Crichton [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    ARREARS OF WAGES – Applicant sought arrears of wages – No appearance for applicant
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs lie where they fall
  • J Goldsmith v Counties Ready Mix Ltd

    E Robinson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COSTS – Unsuccessful personal grievance claim – One day investigation – Respondent sought $14,438 contribution towards costs or alternatively an uplift to normal daily tariff rate for two day investigation…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of respondent ($2,000)
  • Labour Inspector v Gengy's Management Ltd & Ors

    R Arthur [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    JURISDICTION – Whether Ms Kim employee or volunteer – PENALTY – Applicant sought penalty for respondents’ breaches of Minimum Wages Act 1983 and Holidays Act 2003
    Result:
    ERA s6 ; ERA s174E ; Holidays Act 2003 s23 ; Holidays Act 2003 s49 ; Holidays Act 2003 s50 ; Holidays Act 2003 s56 ; Holidays Act 2003 s75 ; Minimum Wages Act 1983
  • Bradley v Empowered Health Ltd

    P van Keulen [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE – Constructive Dismissal – Serious Misconduct – Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent – Applicant claimed unjustifiably disadvantaged by respondent’s actions – ARREARS OF…
    Result:
    Application granted (unjustified dismissal) ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($475.80) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($2,400) ; Application dismissed (unjustified disadvantage) ; Costs reserved
  • MPM Investments Ltd v Stewart

    V Campbell [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    JURISDICTION – Whether respondent employee – RECOVERY OF MONIES – Applicant sought recovery of a loan – Director, Shareholder and General Manager
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved