• Hanson v Crowe Construction and Associates Ltd and Anor

    M Ryan [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
  • Moore v Airwork Holdings Ltd

    G J Wood [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Redundancy - Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent - Applicant continued as casual employee after position made redundant - Applicant commuted to different city for casual work…
    Result:
    Application partially granted (arrears of wages) ; Application dismissed (unjustified dismissal) ; Costs reserved
  • Earl v Murray J McLaughlan & Co Ltd t/a Murray J McLauchlan & Co Ltd

    P R Stapp [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE - UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Dismissal - Applicant claimed unjustifiably disadvantaged by being prevented from bringing lunch to work, verbal threats and abuse, and being required to work with…
    Result:
    Application granted (unjustified dismissal) ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($2,125.60) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($1,000) ; Application dismissed (unjustified disadvantage) ; Costs reserved
  • Ngawharau v The Porirua Whanau Centre Trust

    P R Stapp [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Unsuccessful personal grievance - One day investigation meeting - Respondent sought $3,500 contribution towards costs - Authority found costs follow the event, respondent put to cost of Authority's…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of respondent ($3,500)
  • Frost v Mr Chips Ltd

    R Arthur [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE - UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Constructive dismissal - Applicant claimed unjustifiably disadvantaged by respondent's failure to follow disciplinary procedure and unjustifiably dismissed by respondent - Applicant issued warning…
    Result:
    Application granted; Reimbursement of lost wages (quantum to be determined); Compensation for humiliation etc ($4,000); Costs reserved
  • Bradford v Earth Crest Ltd

    E Robinson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Constructive dismissal - Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent - No employment agreement - Applicant offered contract for services but did not agree to terms as applicant…
    Result:
    Application granted (arrears of wages and holiday pay); Arrears of wages ($7,751.25); Arrears of holiday pay ($2,760.10); Interest (5%); Application dismissed (unjustified dismissal); Costs reserved
  • Hargreaves v Haven Insurance Ltd

    K J Anderson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Dismissal - Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent - Applicant dismissed after refusal to perform cold calling and work night shifts - Applicant claimed respondent miscommunicated role…
    Result:
    Application granted; Contributory conduct (unspecified); Reimbursement of lost wages ($2,500); Compensation for humiliation etc ($5,000); Costs reserved
  • Chilton v Rutherford Street Kindergarten Committee

    C Hickey [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    RAISING PERSONAL GRIEVANCE - Whether grievances raised within 90 days - Applicant represented by union - Whether totality of communications raised grievances - Respondent claimed applicant's claims vexatious and frivolous…
    Result:
    Application granted; Costs reserved
  • Broome v Ken Stout Motors Ltd

    E Robinson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Successful personal grievance claim - Less than one day investigation meeting - Applicant sought contribution towards costs - Authority found not appropriate to award costs in respect of…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of applicant ($875)
  • Owen v Chief Executive of the Department of Corrections

    E Robinson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE - Applicant sought removal of matter to Employment Court (EC") on ground matter of such urgency that in public interest matter be removed - Alleged sexual harassment…
    Result:
    Application dismissed; Costs reserved