• Chattell v Hot Wellness Ltd t/a Go 360

    K J Anderson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    JURISDICTION - Whether applicant employee or independent contractor - Applicant previous owner of business - Applicant employed by respondent - Whether applicant became independent contractor - Personal trainer
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; No order for costs
  • Phibbs and Anor v Poutiri Community Practices Ltd and Ors

    J Crichton [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Unsuccessful jurisdiction claim against third and fourth respondents (respondents") - No investigation meeting - Respondents sought indemnity costs - No prospect of successful outcome - No employment relationship…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of third and fourth defendants ($987.50)(third respondent) ($5,937.50)(fourth respondent)
  • Mackie v Melba's (NZ) PTY Ltd

    A Fitzgibbon [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
  • Niezen v Greestone Grazing Group LP

    A Fitzgibbon [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    JURISDICTION - Whether New Zealand law applied to parties employment relationship problem - Whether New Zealand appropriate forum to hear applicant's claim - Forum conveniens - Employment agreement formulated and…
    Result:
    Application dismissed; Costs reserved
  • Nathan v Sar Ltd

    R Arthur [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
  • Bradford v Earth Crest Ltd

    E Robinson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Successful arrears of wages and holiday pay claim and unsuccessful personal grievance claim - Three days investigation meeting - Applicant sought contribution towards costs - Respondent made $8,000…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of applicant ($276) ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($165.31)(printing and photocopying)($71.56)(filing fee)
  • Salih v Auckland District Health Board

    J Crichton [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COMPLIANCE ORDER - Applicant sought compliance with parties settlement agreement - Applicant claimed respondent failed to meet terms of settlement regarding provision of ongoing work - Applicant sought reinstatement
    Result:
    Application dismissed; Costs reserved
  • Thomas v Advance International Cleaning Systems (NZ) Ltd

    J Crichton [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Redundancy - Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent - Restructure - Full time role disestablished, two part time roles created - Applicant carried out both roles for…
    Result:
    Applications dismissed; Costs reserved
  • Zelinka v Peter Gilling Fasteners (2004) Ltd

    T G Tetitaha [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Successful personal grievance claim - One day investigation meeting - Applicant sought $1,250 contribution towards costs - Authority found lack of evidence about applicant's actual costs incurred meant…
    Result:
    No order for costs
  • Hamilton v Kelly Chambers Ltd

    H Doyle [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Successful practice and procedure counterclaim and successful arrears of wages claim - One day investigation meeting - Applicant sought $6,500 contribution towards costs - Respondent sought $30,100 indemnity…
    Result:
    No order for costs