• Loo v Vircom Energy Management Services Ltd

    C Hickey [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    JURISDICTION - Whether applicant employee or independent contractor
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
  • Watson v Urban Dogs Ltd

    R Arthur [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
    Result:
    Application granted ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($71.56)(filing fee) ; No order for costs
  • Bay of Plenty District Health Board v Dr Mathews

    V Campbell [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Applicant sought removal of matter to Employment Court (“EC”) on ground important question of law likely to arise
    Result:
    Application granted ; Costs reserved
  • Cheng Au v Style Hairdressing (2012) Ltd

    R Larmer [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Dismissal - Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent - ARREARS OF WAGES AND HOLIDAY PAY - Applicant sought arrears of wages and holiday pay - PENALTY -…
    Result:
    Applications granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($2,220) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($10,000) ; Arrears of wages, holiday pay and KiwiSaver (quantum to be determined) ; Interest payable (5%) ; Penalty ($10,000)(applicant ($6,000)(crown) ; Costs reserved
  • QWI v The Great Gatsby Ltd

    M Loftus [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    COSTS – Partially successful personal grievance claim – Less than one day investigation meeting - Applicant sought uplift in notional daily tariff to reflect delays caused by respondent – No…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of applicant ($2,345) ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($71.56)(filing fee)
  • Jones v Downer New Zealand Ltd

    D Appleton [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE - UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Constructive Dismissal - Applicant claimed unjustifiably disadvantaged by respondents actions - Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent
    Result:
    Application granted (unjustified disadvantage) ; Contributory conduct (6%) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($14,000) ; Application dismissed (unjustified dismissal) ; Costs reserved
  • Gea Process Engineering Ltd v Schicker

    R Arthur [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COMPLIANCE ORDER – Applicant sought orders requiring respondent to comply with confidentiality obligations under his former employment agreement – RESTRAINT OF TRADE – Applicant sought orders restricting respondent’s work for…
    Result:
    Application dismissed
  • Morning v Finishing Touches & Curtain Designers Ltd

    V Campbell [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Dismissal - Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent - ARREARS OF WAGES AND HOLIDAY PAY - Applicant sought arrears of wages and holiday pay - No appearance…
    Result:
    Applications granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($3,458) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($10,000) ; Arrears of wages ($2,247)(gross) ($63.45) (net) ; Arrears of holiday pay ($1,655) ; Interest (5%) ; Costs reserved
  • Morgan v Auckland District Health Board

    D Appleton [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    DISPUTE - GOOD FAITH - Parties disputed whether respondent exercised good faith in considering applicant’s application for paid special leave - Applicant remained away from work after making assault…
    Result:
    Questions answered ; Orders made ; Application dismissed (unjustified disadvantage) ; Costs reserved
  • Nayak v Urban Turban New Zealand Ltd

    R Larmer [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]