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New Zealand Equipment Group Ltd v Bremner
Helen Doyle [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]
- Summary:
- COSTS – Applicant failed to respond to Authority after lodging statement of problem – Respondent sought $1,050 contribution towards costs – Authority found matter not withdrawn – Not appropriate to…
- Result:
- No order for costs
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Rodgers v Taranaki Recruitment Ltd
Michele Ryan [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]
- Summary:
- ARREARS OF WAGES AND HOLIDAY PAY – Applicant sought arrears of wages and holiday pay – Applicant claimed respondent breached Minimum Wage Act 1983 (“MWA”) – UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Constructive…
- Result:
- Applications granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($4,844) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($5,000) ; Arrears of wages ($2,682.74) ; Arrears of holiday pay ($214.61) ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($71.56)(filing fee) ; Costs reserved
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Rahiri v Bay of Plenty District Health Board
Eleanor Robinson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]
- Summary:
- UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Constructive Dismissal – Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent Whether applicant permanent or casual employee – COSTS – Applicant sought contribution towards costs – Applicant legally aided…
- Result:
- Applications granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages (quantum to be determined) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($7,500) ; But for legal aid, costs would be in favour of applicant ($1,900) ; Costs reserved
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Youssef v iP3 Systems Pty Ltd and Anor
James Crichton [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]
- Summary:
- PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Identity of employer – JURISDICTION – Whether New Zealand forum conveniens to hear claim – Employment agreement provided employment relationship governed by laws of New Zealand…
- Result:
- Application granted ; Costs reserved
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Graham v KMA Group Ltd t/a Knockout Sportswear
James Crichton [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]
- Summary:
- COSTS – Successful personal grievance claim – Two day investigation meeting – Applicant sought uplift in costs to $11,000 due to Calderbank offers and behaviour in pre-hearing settlement negotiations –…
- Result:
- Costs in favour of applicant ($7,000)
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Hay v Gisborne District Council
James Crichton [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]
- Summary:
- PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Applicant claimed respondent’s amended Statement in Reply (“SIR”) materially different from original SIR – Whether further amended SIR be refiled – Application for recusal –…
- Result:
- Applications dismissed ; Costs reserved
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Teinaki v Nature's Sunshine Products (NZ) Ltd
James Crichton [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]
- Summary:
- UNJUSTIFIED DISMISAL – Redundancy – Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed – Customer services specialist
- Result:
- Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
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Shakeshaft v All Seasons Pet Resort Ltd
Robin Arthur [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]
- Summary:
- UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE – UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Poor Performance – Applicant claimed unjustifiably disadvantaged by handling of performance concerns – Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent – 90 day trial –…
- Result:
- Applications granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($4,608) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($8,500) ; Arrears of wages ($576) ; Costs in favour of applicant ($3,000) ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($71.56)(filing fee)
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Zonneveld v Viewbank Dairy Ltd
David Appleton [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]
- Summary:
- COMPLIANCE ORDER - Applicant sought compliance with improvement notice - PENALTY - Applicant sought penalty for respondent’s failure to provide and retain written employment agreement (‘EA’) and breaches of the…
- Result:
- Applications granted ; Compliance ordered ; Penalty ($7,500)(payable to Crown) ; Costs reserved
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Spitzbart v Solarix networks Ltd
Tania Tetitaha [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]
- Summary:
- PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Applicant sought rehearing of evidence of witness for respondent – UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Constructive Dismissal – Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed – PENALTY – Applicant sought penalty…
- Result:
- Applications dismissed; Costs reserved