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Reader v Canterbury District Health Board
James Crichton [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]
- Summary:
- UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE – Applicant claimed unjustifiably disadvantaged by warning and performance improvement plan - Nurse
- Result:
- Application granted ; Contributory conduct (100%) ; Orders made ; Costs reserved
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MacKay v Spotless Facility Services (NZ) Ltd
David Appleton [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]
- Summary:
- UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Constructive Dismissal – Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent
- Result:
- Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($8,001.70) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($7,500) ; Costs reserved
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Kidd v Beaumont and Beaumont & Ors
Tania Tetitaha [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]
- Summary:
- COSTS – Unsuccessful personal grievance claim – Two day investigation meeting – Respondents sought contribution towards costs – Respondents failed to provide proof of fees for pre-investigation meeting professional advice…
- Result:
- Costs to lie where they fall
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Wang v New World Market Ltd
Eleanor Robinson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]
- Summary:
- PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Whether applicant permanent or casual employee – UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE – DISCRIMINATION – UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Poor Performance – Applicant claimed respondent discriminated against applicant due to…
- Result:
- Applications granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages (quantum to be determined) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($5,000) ; Costs reserved
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Fairweather & Ors v Hato Paora Trust Board
Michael Loftus [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]
- Summary:
- ARREARS OF WAGES – Applicants sought arrears of wages – Sleepovers – Hostel parents
- Result:
- Application granted ; Arrears of wages (quantum to be determined) ; No order for costs
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Lohr v Accident Compensation Corporation
Tania Tetitaha [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]
- Summary:
- JURISDICTION – Whether applicant employee or independent contractor – Chiropractor
- Result:
- Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
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Cooper v Wisecare Ltd
James Crichton [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]
- Summary:
- UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Constructive Dismissal – Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent – ARREARS OF WAGES AND HOLIDAY PAY – Applicant sought arrears of wages - No appearance for respondent…
- Result:
- Applications granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($7,500) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($5,000) ; Arrears of wages ($21,302) ; Arrears of holiday pay ($1,160.16) ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($71.56)(filing fee) ; Costs reserved
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Daley v Gary Rogers t/a Rogers Design Forum
Tania Tetitaha [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]
- Summary:
- PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Dismissal of claim
- Result:
- Application granted ; No order for costs
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Hemmingson v Matthew Russell Andrew Swan t/a Barkers Groom Room & Anor
Rachel Larmer [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]
- Summary:
- PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Identity of employer – Whether applicant employed by first or second respondent - Hairdresser
- Result:
- Costs reserved
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Labour Inspector v Tech 5 Recruitment Ltd
Helen Doyle [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]
- Summary:
- DISPUTE – Parties disputed whether clauses in employment agreement (“EA”) constituted premiums under s12A Wages Protection Act 1983 (“WPA”) – Whether bond clauses were premiums – Whether payment deductions for…
- Result:
- Questions answered in favour of respondent ; Costs reserved