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Nova Energy Ltd v Mitchell and Ors
R Arthur [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]
- Summary:
- RESTRAINT OF TRADE - Applicant claimed first respondent (respondent") breached restraint of trade provision in exit agreement - Respondent used applicant's confidential information for own benefit and benefit of…
- Result:
- Applications partially granted; Damages (quantum to be determined); Penalty (first respondent)(quantum to be determined) (second respondent)(quantum to be determined); No order for costs
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The Hibernian Catholic Benefit Society v Hagai
P R Stapp [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]
- Summary:
- CONSENT ORDER - Respondent transferred $574,000 from applicant's bank account to own accounts - Respondent pleaded guilty to charges in District Court - By consent respondent ordered to repay money…
- Result:
- Application granted; Consent order granted; Interest (5%); Costs in favour of applicant ($2,000); Disbursements in favour of applicant ($71.56)(filing fee)
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Papera v Supercare Wellington Ltd
G J Wood [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]
- Summary:
- ARREARS OF WAGES AND HOLIDAY PAY - Applicant sought arrears of wages and holiday pay - Applicant's employment transferred to respondent under Part 6A Employment Relations Act 2000 (Part 6A")…
- Result:
- Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
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Hogeboom Van Buggenum v Quality Firewood Ltd
H Doyle [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]
- Summary:
- COSTS - Successful personal grievance claim - Less than one day investigation meeting - Applicant sought $1,875 indemnity costs - Authority noted parties reached agreement on reimbursement of lost wages…
- Result:
- Costs in favour of applicant ($1,500)
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Lowe v Bailey Tanks Ltd
C Hickey [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]
- Summary:
- UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Serious Misconduct - Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent - Previous discussion about infringement notice for speeding - 10,000 litre tank fell of back of applicant's truck…
- Result:
- Application granted ; Contributory conduct (40%) ; Reimbursement of lost wages (quantum to be determined) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($4,200) ; Costs reserved
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Harris v White Cliffs Forests Ltd
J Crichton [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]
- Summary:
- ARREARS OF WAGES AND HOLIDAY PAY - Applicant sought arrears of wages and holiday pay - Applicant employed as casual employee - When applicant became permanent employee - Respondent paid…
- Result:
- Application granted ; Arrears of wages (quantum to be determined) ; Orders made ; Costs reserved
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Stages Civil and Electrical Ltd v Cooksley
J Crichton [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]
- Summary:
- RECOVERY OF MONIES - Applicant sought recovery of wages overpaid to respondent -Erroneous overpayment of wages - Request for reimbursement - Applicant retained wages owed to respondent - No appearance…
- Result:
- Application granted ; Recovery of monies ($9,716.14) ; Orders made ; No order for costs
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Seaman v Simply Security Ltd
T G Tetitaha [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]
- Summary:
- ARREARS OF WAGES - Applicant sought arrears of wages - Deduction from applicant's wages for first aid training costs - Applicant signed casual employment agreement (EA") - Applicant subsequently offered…
- Result:
- Application granted (arrears of wages) ; Arrears of wages ($273) ; Applications dismissed (unjustified disadvantage)(penalty)(counterclaim - breach of contract) ; Costs to lie where they fall
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Cooper v Resene Santano Ltd
E Robinson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]
- Summary:
- UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Serious Misconduct - Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent - Whether applicant left work early without authorisation - Whether applicant disobeyed instruction not to wear facial jewellery…
- Result:
- Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
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Wijesingha v Colos and Anor
E Robinson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]
- Summary:
- COMPLIANCE ORDER - Applicant sought compliance with parties' settlement agreement - Partial payment made - Respondent claimed non-payment of outstanding amount due to poor financial situation
- Result:
- Application granted; Compliance ordered; Costs reserved