• Beckingsale v Canterbury District Health Board

    Christine Hickey [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Constructive Dismissal - Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent - Whether applicant suffered bullied and intimidated by team leader - Whether applicant’s complaints adequately dealt with by…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($3,991) ; Reimbursement of lost holiday pay ($319.28) ; Compensation for loss of benefit (KiwiSaver)(Quantum to be determined) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($10,000) ; Costs reserved
  • Ali v Japan Auto Group Ltd

    Rachel Larmer [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    ARREARS OF WAGES AND HOLIDAY PAY – Applicant sought arrears of wages and holiday pay – RAISING PERSONAL GRIEVANCE – Whether grievance raised within 90 days – JURISDICTION – Whether…
    Result:
    Applications dismissed ; No order for costs
  • Valaau v Nimahlis Painting Ltd And Anor

    Helen Doyle [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    ARREARS OF WAGES AND HOLIDAY PAY – Applicant sought arrears of wages and holiday pay – UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent - Painter and plasterer
    Result:
    Application granted (arrears of wages and holiday pay ) ; Arrears of wages ($3665.60) ; Arrears of holiday pay ($577.60) ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($71.56)(filing fee) ; Application dismissed (unjustified dismissal)
  • Ellis v Sports Marketing Ltd t/a Experience Group

    Anna Fitzgibbon [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    CONSENT ORDER – Parties reached agreement on terms of settlement – Terms of settlement to be orders of Authority – Applicant to pay respondent $12,372 contribution towards costs
    Result:
    Consent order granted ; Orders made ; Costs in favour of respondent ($12,372)
  • Key v Programmed Facility Management NZ Ltd

    Rachel Larmer [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Serious Misconduct – Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent – Sexual harassment – Supervisor
    Result:
    Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages (quantum to be determined) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($20,000) ; Costs reserved
  • Christoffersen v Tokona and Anor

    Rachel Larmer [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COSTS – Successful personal grievance claim – Less than one day investigation meeting – Applicant sought $1,750 contribution towards costs – Respondent ordered to pay applicant $1,750 contribution towards costs
    Result:
    Costs in favour of applicant ($1,750) ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($71.56)(filing fee)
  • King v Linfox Logistics (NZ) Ltd

    Christine Hickey [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE - UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Dismissal - Applicant claimed unjustifiably disadvantage by suspension - Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent - Applicant failed to disclose all criminal convictions -…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Costs reserved
  • Schaeffers v Sharp Corporation of New Zealand

    Rachel Larmer [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Respondent sought second order for non-publication of commercially sensitive information
    Result:
    Application granted ; No order for costs
  • Hansen v Shooting Star Enterprises Ltd t/a Fusion Salon

    Eleanor Robinson [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:
    Application granted ; Orders made ; No order for costs
  • Hau v Ngati Hine Health Trust

    Eleanor Robinson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COSTS – Unsuccessful personal grievance claim – Two day investigation meeting – Respondent sought $7,000 contribution towards costs – Applicant argued tariff should be reduced as both sides at fault…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of respondent ($7,000)