• Bray v James Scott Construction Ltd

    H Doyle [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Dismissal – Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent
    Result:
    Application granted ; Contributory conduct (10%) ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($3,308.11) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($6,300) ; Costs reserved
  • Labour Inspector v Food City Ltd

    A Fitzgibbon [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    CONSENT ORDER – Parties reached agreement on terms of settlement - Respondent to pay $37,500 penalty
    Result:
    Consent order granted ; Orders accordingly ; No order for costs
  • Holo'ia v Bupa Care Services NZ Ltd

    E Robinson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Unsuccessful personal grievance claim - One and quarter day investigation meeting - Respondent sought contribution to costs - Late costs submissions from respondent not barrier to receiving award…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of respondent ($4,666.67)
  • The New Zealand Meat Workers & Related Trades Union Inc v Land Meat New Zealand Ltd

    T MacKinnon [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    COMPLIANCE ORDER – Applicant sought compliance with s 32 Employment Relations Act 2000 – PENALTY – GOOD FAITH – Applicant sought penalty for respondent’s breach of good faith
    Result:
    Applications granted ; Orders made ; Penalty ($15,000)(payable to Crown) ; Costs reserved
  • Guthrie v Commissioner of Police

    H Doyle [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Partially successful compliance order claim - Less than half day investigation meeting - Parties sought contribution to costs - Appropriate to award costs to applicant as applicant put…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of applicant ($500) ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($71.56)(filing fee)
  • Ferguson v Church Lane NZ Ltd

    P van Keulen [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 – Order prohibiting publication of terms of settlement
    Result:
    Consent order granted ; Orders accordingly ; No order for costs
  • Bhamji v Global Cover Insurance Ltd

    R Larmer [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    ARREARS OF WAGES AND HOLIDAY PAY– Applicant sought arrears of wages, holiday pay and KiwiSaver - UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Constructive Dismissal - Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent – PENALTY…
    Result:
    Applications granted ; Arrears of wages, holiday pay and KiwiSaver contributions ($26,622.42) ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($14,261.53) ; Compensation for humiliation etc. ($10,000) ; Penalty ($2,000)(payable to applicant)($2,000)(payable to Crown) ; Interest (5%) ; Costs in favour of applicant ($2,500) ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($71.56)(filing fee)
  • Nel v ASB Bank Ltd

    E Robinson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Serious Misconduct – Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent – Manager
    Result:
    Application granted ; Contributory conduct (90%) ; Reimbursement of lost wages (quantum to be determined) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($1,500) ; Costs reserved
  • Brown and Ors v The Partners of the Partnership of International Football Academy of New Zealand

    H Doyle [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 – Order prohibiting publication of terms of settlement
    Result:
    Consent order granted ; Orders accordingly ; No order for costs
  • Labour Inspector v Te Rakiamoa Management Ltd

    P van Keulen [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    PENALTY - Applicant sought penalty for failure to provide documents
    Result:
    Application granted ; Penalty ($1,000)(payable to Crown) ; Costs reserved