• Shand v MBS 2008 Ltd

    P van Keulen [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE - UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Constructive Dismissal - Applicant claimed unjustifiably disadvantaged by respondent’s actions - Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent - Masseuse
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
  • Wallberg v Kapsch Trafficcom Ltd

    R Larmer [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    CONSENT ORDER - Parties reached agreement on terms of settlement at investigation meeting - Terms of settlement to be orders of Authority - Order prohibiting publication of terms of settlement
    Result:
    Application granted ; Orders made
  • Vickers v Burgess Crowley Civil Ltd

    M Loftus [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    COSTS – Unsuccessful personal grievance – Less than one day investigation meeting – Respondent sought contribution of $3,500 contribution towards costs – Authority found applicant’s failure to attend first…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of respondent ($2,000)
  • Allan and Ors v Sixta Enterprises Ltd (t/a Just Cuts New Plymouth) and Anor

    T MacKinnon [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

  • Handy v New Zealand Fire Service Commission

    T MacKinnon [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE – Serious Misconduct – Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent – Applicant claimed unjustifiably disadvantaged by restructuring process undertaken by respondent – ARREAR OF WAGES…
    Result:
    Applications dismissed ; Costs reserved
  • Edley v Lenco Sport NZ Ltd

    T Tetitaha [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Authority considered whether to re-open investigation on own motion
    Result:
    Application granted ; Costs reserved
  • Brennan v AFOS Ltd and Ors

    R Larmer [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    DISPUTE - Quantification of remedies - Parties disputed what expert witness should calculate in order to quantify remedies
    Result:
    Questions answered ; Costs reserved
  • Gibson v Fineway Builders Ltd

    R Larmer [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    JURISDICTION – Whether applicant employee or independent contractor – UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Dismissal – Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent – COSTS – Applicant sought contribution towards costs – Painter
    Result:
    Applications granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($2,196) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($3,500) ; Costs in favour of applicant ($750) ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($71.56)(filing fee)
  • Sturzaker v Ballance Agri-Nutrients Ltd

    R Larmer [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Serious Misconduct – Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent – Process Operator
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; No order for costs
  • Spillman v Tandem Skydivinig 2002 Ltd t/a Taupo Tandem Skydiving

    T Tetitaha [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Whether applicant permanent or casual employee – UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent – PENALTY – Applicant sought penalty for…
    Result:
    Applications dismissed ; Costs reserved