• Zonneveld (Labour Inspector) v Maudaara Ltd

    J Crichton [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    PENALTY – Applicant sought penalty for respondent’s charging of premium for employment, failure to pay minimum wage or accurate holiday pay and failure to keep proper wage, time and…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Penalty ($10,000)(payable to Crown)(conditional) ; Costs reserved
  • Gartrell v Davron Telco Installation Service NZ Ltd

    R Arthur [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Authority sought to dismiss applications on own motion for applicant’s failure to proceed with claim in timely manner
    Result:
    Application granted ; No order for costs
  • Michael v Davron Telco Installation Service NZ Ltd

    R Arthur [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Authority sought to dismiss applications on own motion for applicant’s failure to proceed with claim in timely manner
    Result:
    Application granted
  • Love v Davron Telco Installation Service NZ Ltd

    R Arthur [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Authority sought to dismiss applications on own motion for applicant’s failure to proceed with claim in timely manner
    Result:
    Application granted ; No order for costs
  • Rogers v Davron Telco Installation Service NZ Ltd

    R Arthur [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Authority sought to dismiss applications on own motion for applicant’s failure to proceed with claim in timely manner
    Result:
    Applications dismissed
  • Bennett and Ors v Michaels and Ors

    E Robinson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE - Identity of employer - Whether applicants employed by first respondent - First respondent director of second and fourth respondent - Whether second, third and fourth respondents…
    Result:
    Application granted (arrears of wages); Arrears of wages ($7,268.90)(first applicant)($11,652.90)(second applicant)($6,666)(third applicant) ; Interest (5%) ; Applications dismissed (practice and procedure)(raising personal grievance) ; Application reserved (penalty) ; Disbursements in favour of applicants ($71.56)(filing fee) ; Costs reserved
  • Kirby v New Zealand China Friendship Society Incorporated

    H Doyle [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Unsuccessful jurisdiction claim - Less than one day investigation meeting - Respondent sought $466 contribution towards expenses and disbursements - Authority found appropriate to award four hours loss…
    Result:
    Expenses in favour of respondent ($120) ; Disbursements in favour of respondent ($256)(airfare)($32)(travel)($8.50)(courier fee)
  • Matthews and Anor v Campbell Spraying Ltd

    Christine Hickey [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    ARREARS OF WAGES – Applicants sought arrears of wages – Whether applicants to be paid for compulsory closedown period that fell in notice period
    Result:
    Application granted ; Arrears of wages ($1,200)(first applicant)($1,200)(second applicant) ; Disbursements in favour of applicants ($71.56)(filing fee)
  • Craigie v Kiwirail Ltd t/a Tranz Metro Wellington

    M B Loftus [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    JURISDICTION – Applicant failed to file claim within three years – Whether exceptional circumstances necessitating extension of time limit – Train driver
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
  • Williamson v Ministry of Business Innovation & Employment

    H Doyle [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    PARENTAL LEAVE – Applicant sought review of respondent’s decision applicant not eligible for paid parental leave (“PPL”) – Self-employment – Whether four month delay in making application more than minor…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; No order for costs