• Weir v Kinloch Lodge Holdings Ltd

    V Campbell [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE - UNJUSTFIED DISMISSAL - Redundancy - Applicant claimed unjustifiably disadvantaged by respondent allowing applicant to be bullied by consultant - Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent - RECOVERY…
    Result:
    Application granted (unjustified dismissal)(recovery of monies) ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($25,691.66) ; Interest (5%) Compensation for humiliation etc ($20,000) ; Recovery of monies ($1,702.35) ; Applications dismissed (penalty)(counterclaim - breach of contract) ; Costs reserved
  • Black v Yankee Bourbon Company Ltd

    P van Keulen [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    COSTS – Partially successful claims – Applicant sought $4,500 contribution towards costs – Respondent sought contribution towards costs on basis that applicant predominantly unsuccessful and claim conducted improperly – Costs…
    Result:
    Costs to lie where they fall
  • Emmerson v The Northland District Health Board

    T Tetitaha [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COSTS – Leave granted for costs determination out of time as delay due to Registry’s administrative oversight - Unsuccessful personal grievance claims – Eight and a half days investigation meeting…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of respondent ($8,500)
  • Cowan v 900 Degrees NZ 2008 Ltd

    T Tetitaha [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE - Respondent claimed unjustifiably disadvantaged by manager’s bullying - Telemarketer
    Result:
    Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages (quantum to be determined) ; Compensation ($5,000) ; Costs reserved
  • Haskell v Bishop Industries (Auckland) Ltd

    T Tetitaha [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    ARREARS OF WAGES – Applicant sought arrears of wages and KiwiSaver – No appearance for respondent – Project Manager
    Result:
    Applications granted ; Arrears of wages ($4,524.07) ; Arrears of KiwiSaver ($373.55) ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($71.56)(filing fee)
  • Jones v Truline Civil Ltd

    D Appleton [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    JURISDICTION – Whether applicant employed by respondent – Temporary Construction Worker
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs lie where they fall
  • Jones v Palmco Garden Ltd

    E Robinson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COMPLIANCE ORDER - Applicant sought compliance with Authority determination
    Result:
    Application granted ; Orders made ; Interest (5%) ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($71.56)(filing fee) ; No order for costs
  • Bangs v Sue Johnstone t/a Grant Johnstone Nissan Suzuki

    R Larmer [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Applicant sought permanent non-publication order in respect of medical information
    Result:
    Orders made ; No order for costs
  • Coleman v Harbour Holdings Ltd

    P van Keulen [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    JURISDICTION – Whether applicant employee or independent contractor – Share Fisherman
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
  • Williams v Carnegie Hospitality Ltd

    Rachel 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 ; No order for costs