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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
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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
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Nayak v Urban Turban New Zealand Ltd
R Larmer [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]