• Green v C&T International Ltd t/a Ilam Bakery

    D Appleton [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    COUNTERCLAIM - PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE - Application for payment by instalments - Respondent ordered previously to pay applicant reimbursement of lost wages and compensation for humiliation etc
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
  • Hixon, Labour Inspector v Seven Stars Hort Ltd

    D Appleton [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    COMPLIANCE ORDER - PENALTY - Applicant sought compliance with improvement notice and penalty for respondent's failure to comply with improvement notice - Migrant workers - Failure to pay minimum wage…
    Result:
    Applications granted; Compliance ordered; Penalty ($5,000); Disbursements in favour of applicant ($71.56)(filing fee); No order for costs
  • Anania v Ngati Rangi Development Society Inc

    R Arthur [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Dismissal - Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent - Applicant banned from client's worksite after drink driving conviction - Whether employment continued on suspended and unpaid basis,…
    Result:
    Applications granted; Contributory conduct (one third); Compensation for humiliation etc ($3000); Arrears of holiday pay (quantum to be determined); Interest (5%); No order for costs
  • Dunbar v Dynamic Meats (2014) Ltd

    G J Wood [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    ARREARS OF WAGES AND HOLIDAY PAY - Applicant sought arrears of wages - No appearance for respondent
    Result:
    Application granted; Arrears of wages and holiday pay ($1,930.50); Disbursements in favour of applicant ($71.56); No order for costs
    • 04 August 2014

    • [2014] NZERA Wellington 82

  • National Union of Public Employees Inc v Canterbury District Health Board

    D Appleton [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    DISPUTE - Parties disputed interpretation and application of collective agreement in relation to payment of motor vehicle allowances to school and community dental employees - Whether agreement reached mileage reimbursed…
    Result:
    Questions answered in favour of applicant; Costs reserved
  • National Union of Public Employees Inc v Canterbury District Health Board

    D Appleton [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    DISPUTE - Parties disputed whether closing dates set by respondent for Community Dental Service breached collective employment agreement (CEA") - Whether dental therapists and dental assistants not required to work…
    Result:
    Question answered in favour of respondent ; Costs reserved
  • Leslie v Icon Concepts 2012 Ltd

    R Larmer [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    CONSENT ORDER – Parties reached agreement on terms of settlement at investigation meeting – Terms of settlement to be orders of Authority – Order prohibiting publication of terms of settlement
    Result:
    Consent order granted ; Orders accordingly ; No order for costs
  • Mascarenhas v Helipro Aviation Training Ltd

    P R Stapp [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    CONSENT ORDER – Parties reached agreement on payment of costs – Applicant to pay respondent $2,625 contribution towards costs – Leave reserved for parties to return to Authority if order…
    Result:
    Consent order granted ; Orders accordingly
  • Costello v Logans Catering Ltd

    E Robinson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    ARREARS OF WAGES - Applicant sought arrears of wages - Whether applicant gave verbal notice of intention to resign - Whether applicant dismissed one week later and entitled to further…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
  • Willmott v Mike Garnham Barristers & Solicitors

    T MacKinnon [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    CONSENT ORDER - Parties reached agreement on terms of settlement at investigation meeting - Terms of settlement to be orders of Authority - Order prohibiting publication of terms of settlement
    Result:
    Consent order granted ; Orders accordingly ; No order for costs