• Rowlands and Ors v EOS Services Ltd

    C Hickey [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    ARREARS OF WAGES - Applicants sought arrears of wages - Second applicant sought arrears of KiwiSaver, commission and bonuses - RECOVERY OF MONIES - Second applicant sought recovery of unlawful…
    Result:
    Applications granted (arrears of wages - first and second applicant)(recovery of monies) ; Arrears of wages ($280)(first applicant)($5,440)(second applicant) ; Arrears of KiwiSaver ($107.52) (second applicant) ; Arrears of commission and bonuses ($849.88)(second applicant) ; Recovery of monies ($44.25)(unlawful deductions) ($709.95)(mobile phone) ; Interest (5%) ; Application dismissed (arrears of wages - third applicant) ; Disbursements in favour of second applicant ($71.56)(filing fee) ; No order for costs
  • Bartholomeusz v Tradefog Global Co Ltd and Anor

    H Doyle [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE - Identity of employer - JURISDICTION - Whether Authority had jurisdiction to hear and determine applicant's personal grievance - 90 day trial period UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL -…
    Result:
    Applications granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($8,972.24) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($12,000) ; Costs reserved
  • Labour Inspector v IXL Petroleum Gas Ltd

    N Craig [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    PENALTY - Applicant sought penalty breaches of the Minimum Wage Act 1983, Holidays Act 2003 and Wages Protection Act 1983
    Result:
    Application granted ; Penalty ($14,000)(Crown) ; Costs reserved
  • Nair v TN Communications Ltd

    E Robinson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE - Whether employment advocate firm who previously represented applicant during disciplinary meetings should be permitted to represent respondent
    Result:
    Orders made ; Costs reserved
  • Labour Inspector v Ankurs Nice & Spice Ltd and Anor

    M Loftus [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE - Determination of preliminary issue - Whether Authority should adjourn investigation meeting
    Result:
    Application granted ; Costs reserved
  • Baines v Thorn Commercial Group Ltd

    A Dallas [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    ARREARS OF WAGES AND HOLIDAY PAY – Applicant sought arrears of wages, holiday pay and KiwiSaver – Crane Operator
    Result:
    Applications granted ; Arrears of wages ($600) ; Arrears of holiday pay ($5,704.07) ; Arrears of KiwiSaver ($1,818) ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($71.56)(filing fee)
  • Triggs v JB Presentations Ltd

    C Hickey [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    JURISDICTION – Whether applicant employee or independent contractor – Sales Consultant
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
  • Ormsby v The Limited Statutory manager, Pouto Primary School

    J Trotman [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    INJUNCTION - Applicant sought interim reinstatement - PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE - Respondent sought non-publication order of parties names - School Principal
    Result:
    Application granted (injunction) ; Application dismissed (practice and procedure); Costs reserved
  • Tait v Rem Global Ltd (previously names Figurex Ltd) and Anor

    R Arthur [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Constructive dismissal – Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by first respondent – ARREARS OF WAGES AND HOLIDAY PAY – Applicant sought arrears of wages and holiday pay…
    Result:
    Applications granted (unjustified dismissal)(arrears of wages)(penalty - first respondent) ; No contributory conduct ; Reimbursement lost wages ($10,670) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($8,000) ; Arrears of wages and holiday pay ($4,766.28); Interest (5%) ; Penalty ($2,000)(first respondent)(payable to Crown) ; Applications dismissed (penalty - second respondent)(jurisdiction) ; Costs reserved.
  • Labour Inspector v Karamea Holiday Homes Ltd

    A Dallas [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    CONSENT ORDER - Parties reached agreement on terms of settlement at investigation meeting - Terms of settlement to be orders of Authority
    Result:
    Application granted ; Orders made ; No order for costs