• Patrick v Browns Ltd

    E Robinson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE – UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Constructive Dismissal – Applicant claimed unjustifiably disadvantaged by inability to take rest and meal breaks and late issuing of rosters– Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed…
    Result:
    Application granted (unjustified disadvantage) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($750) ; Application partially granted (arrears of wages) ; Arrears of wages ($169) ; Application dismissed (unjustified dismissal) ; Costs reserved
  • Doran v Carrick Holdings Ltd

    R Arthur [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Parties sought removal of matter to Employment Court (“EC”) on ground important question of law likely to arise – Interpretation of s 67D Employment Relations Act…
    Result:
    Application granted ; No order for costs
  • Fraser v McDonald's Restaurants (New Zealand) Ltd

    R Arthur [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Parties sought removal of matter to Employment Court (“EC”) on ground important question of law likely to arise – Interpretation of s 67D Employment Relations Act…
    Result:
    Application granted ; No order for costs
  • Patangata and Anor v Kimiora Ltd

    E Robinson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COMPLIANCE ORDER – Applicants sought compliance with Authority determination – ARREARS OF WAGES AND HOLIDAY PAY – Applicants sought arrears of wages and holiday pay – PENALTY – Applicants sought…
    Result:
    Application granted (compliance order) ; Compliance ordered ; Application partially granted (arrears of wages and holiday pay ) ; Arrears of holiday pay ($2,678.39)(first applicant)($2,071.10)(second applicant) ; No order for costs
  • Munroe v Cheviot Town Ltd t/a Settlers Tavern

    E Robinson [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:
    Consent order granted ; Orders accordingly ; No order for costs
  • Moshin v Pharmact Retail Group Ltd

    R Larmer [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Dismissal – Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent – Return from parental leave – No appearance for respondent - Pharmacist
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; No order for costs
  • Haretuku v Northchill Ltd

    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
    Result:
    Consent order granted ; Orders accordingly ; No order for costs
  • Northchill Ltd v Haretuku

    R Larmer [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    CONSENT ORDER – Parties reached agreement on terms of settlement – Terms of settlement to be orders of Authority – Order prohibiting publication of terms of settlement
    Result:
    Consent order granted ; Orders accordingly ; No order for costs
  • Luckman v TK & A Stevens Contracting Ltd

    C Hickey [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Incapacity - Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent – COUNTERCLAIM – RECOVERY OF MONIES – Respondent sought recovery of monies incurred by cleaning of accommodation – Stock…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($2,000) ; Application dismissed (counterclaim – recovery of monies) ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($71.56) ; No order for costs
  • Labour Inspector v NZ Contracting Ltd

    T Tetitaha [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    PENALTY – Applicant sought penalties for failure to provide written employment agreement and keep holiday and leave records – COSTS – Applicant sought contribution to costs
    Result:
    Application granted ; Penalty ($500)(payable to Crown) ; Costs in favour of applicant ($1,000)