• Craig R Yarndley CA Ltd and de Lautours.co Trust Partnership t/a de Lautours.co v Hunter

    E Robinson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    BREACH OF CONTRACT - Restraint of Trade - Applicant sought damages for loss incurred as result of breach - Clause in employment agreement created obligation that ex-employees who undertake work…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Orders made ; Interest (5%) ; Costs reserved
  • Brimblecombe v Fresh Air Waikato Ltd t/a HRV Waikato

    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
  • Dah v QME

    V Campbell [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    INJUNCTION - Applicant sought injunction restraining respondent from continuing the applicant’s suspension - Mental health nurse
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
  • Rankin v Unlimited Internet Ltd

    T Tetitaha [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Constructive Dismissal – Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent – Support technician
    Result:
    Application granted ; Contributory conduct (75%) ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($2,600) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($1,250) ; Costs reserved
  • Advanced Personnel Services Ltd v Pitman

    D Appleton [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Determination of preliminary issue
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
  • AVS v CYE

    P van Keulen [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Applicant sought permanent non-publication order in respect of his name and any matter that might identify him
    Result:
    Application declined; Orders made ; Costs reserved
  • Mr X v The Chief Executive of the Department of Corrections

    D Appleton [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Serious Misconduct – Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent – Harassment
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
  • Sylva v Counties Power Ltd

    V Campbell [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Serious Misconduct – Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent – COSTS – Respondent sought contribution to costs
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs in favour of respondent ($4,500)
  • Marx v Southern Cross Campus Board of Trustees

    R Arthur [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Dismissal of claims
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
  • Chang v World TV Ltd

    N Craig [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    JURISDICTION - Whether applicant performed work for respondent in dual capacity as both employee and contractor - Respondent claimed internal work was performed as employee and paid by salary, and…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($30,000) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($17,000) ; Compensation for loss of benefit ($132,706.92)(future commission) ; Arrears of wages ($289,231.35 - March 2016) (quantum to be determined - April 2016) (quantum to be determined - 5% bonus) ; Costs reserved