• Lester v Kiwipanel Ltd

    V Campbell [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    JURISDICTION - Whether applicant employee or independent contractor
    Result:
    Application dismissed; Costs reserved
  • Bennett v Real Estate Out West Ltd

    E Robinson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    SEXUAL HARASSMENT – UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Serious Misconduct – Applicant claimed sexually harassed and unjustifiably dismissed by respondent – Whether applicant told to show respondent’s director (“S”) applicant’s nipples –…
    Result:
    Application granted (unjustified dismissal) ; Contributory conduct (10%) ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($4,596.75) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($4,500) ; Application dismissed (sexual harassment) ; Costs reserved
  • Denyer (Labour Inspector) v Beagle Brothers Ltd t/a Genji Ponsonby

    V Campbell [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    ARREARS OF WAGES AND HOLIDAY PAY - Applicant sought arrears of wages and holiday pay - PENALTY - Applicant sought penalty for respondent's failure to provide holiday pay - No…
    Result:
    Application granted; Arrears of wages ($2,280); Arrears of holiday pay ($7,768.96); Interest (5%); Penalty ($12,000)(payable to crown); Disbursements in favour of applicant ($71.56); No order for costs
  • Mail v Sumthong and Ors

    E Robinson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    ARREARS OF WAGES AND HOLIDAY PAY - Applicant sought arrears of wages and holiday pay - Whether applicant paid less than minimum wage - Statutory leave entitlements
    Result:
    Application granted; Arrears of wages ($100.10); Arrears of holiday pay ($578.11); No order for costs
  • Ji v Dream High Ltd

    P R Stapp [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    ARREARS OF WAGES AND HOLIDAY PAY – Applicant sought arrears of wages and holiday pay – No written employment agreement – No wage, time or holiday records – UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL…
    Result:
    Applications granted (arrears of wages and holiday pay)(unjustified dismissal) ; Arrears of wages ($66,627) ; Arrears of holiday pay ($6,863) ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($11,797.50) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($10,000) ; Application dismissed (counterclaim – breach of contract) ; Costs in favour of applicant ($5,250) ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($71.56)(filing fee)($153.33)(hearing fee)
  • Wyber v Midas Infomedia Ltd

    P R Stapp [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    COUNTERCLAIM – PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Respondent sought order applicant’s claims frivolous or vexatious – Applicant sought to re-open previous Authority determination and stay previous Authority costs award
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
  • Davies v Wellington City Transport Ltd t/a Go Wellington

    P R Stapp [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Serious misconduct - Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed - Respondent received complaint from passenger alleging applicant closed door on complainants arm and bus rolled forward before applicant applied…
    Result:
    Application granted; Contributory conduct (50%); Compensation for humiliation etc ($2,000); Costs reserved
  • Morgan and Anor v Tranzit Coachlines Wairarapa Ltd

    P R Stapp [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    COUNTERCLAIM – PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Respondent sought removal of matter to Employment Court (“EC”) – Close down period during annual leave cycle – Application not opposed by applicants –…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Costs reserved
  • House Lifters Ltd v Baptista and Anor

    D Appleton [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    CONSENT ORDER – Parties reached agreement in respect of interim orders – Terms of agreement to be orders of Authority
    Result:
    Consent order granted ; Orders accordingly ; No order for costs
  • Te Kuiti Meat Processors Ltd v New Zealand Meat Workers and Related Trades Union Inc

    G J Wood [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    BARGAINING - Application for reference to facilitation - Joint application
    Result:
    Application granted ; No order for costs