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O'Sullivan v Literacy Training Ltd
M B Loftus [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]
- Summary:
- UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Serious Misconduct – Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent – Applicant employed to deliver foundation skills programmes to prison inmates - Applicant complained about assessment tool -…
- Result:
- Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
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Novak v Matta t/a Blur Optix
T G Tetitaha [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]
- Summary:
- ARREARS OF WAGES - Applicant sought arrears of wags - No appearance for respondent
- Result:
- Application granted; Arrears of wages ($3,555.73); Interest (5%); No order for costs; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($71.56)(filing fee)
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Wharewhiti v Western Plumbing and Roofing Ltd
E Robinson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]
- Summary:
- UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Serious Misconduct – Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent – Client discovered incomplete paint job, damaged property and threat written in dust on mirror on site where…
- Result:
- Application granted ; Contributory conduct (90%) ; Reimbursement of lost wages and holiday pay (quantum to be determined) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($400) ; Costs reserved
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Latham v Malcove Distributors Ltd
T G Tetitaha [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]
- Summary:
- UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Serious Misconduct - Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed - Applicant claimed dismissed due to affair with co-worker but respondent claimed dismissal due to unauthorised purchases - Respondent claimed…
- Result:
- Application granted (unjustified dismissal); Contributory conduct (100%); Application dismissed (good faith); Costs reserved
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Bosher v Wellington Combined Taxis Ltd
M Ryan [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]
- Summary:
- UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE – UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Serious misconduct - Applicant claimed unjustifiably disadvantaged by respondent’s actions and unjustifiably dismissed by respondent – Applicant’s employment transferred to respondent – Applicant personally…
- Result:
- Application granted (unjustified dismissal) ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($12,065) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($6,000) ; Applications dismissed (good faith)(penalty)(counterclaim – breach of contract - good faith); Costs reserved
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Waitoa v Daddy O's Ltd
M Ryan [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]
- Summary:
- UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE - UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Constructive Dismissal - Applicant claimed unjustifiably disadvantaged by respondent altering terms of employment and failing to act in good faith while bargaining for written…
- Result:
- Applications granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($12,996) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($6,000) ; Costs reserved
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Pakaru v Chief Executive Bay of Plenty Polytechnic
R A Monaghan [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]
- Summary:
- UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Serious Misconduct – Dismissal unjustified
- Result:
- Application granted ; Contributory conduct (60%) ; Reimbursement of lost wages (quantum to be determined) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($2,000) ; Costs reserved
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Independent Electrical Workers' Union Inc v ABB Maintenance Services Ltd
K J Anderson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]
- Summary:
- PENALTY - Applicant sought penalty for respondent's breach of Employment Relations Act 2000 (ERA") - Holiday pay method of calculation - Employees unable to see how wages calculated"
- Result:
- Application dismissed; Costs to lie where they fall
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1 v X and Anor
P R Stapp [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]
- Summary:
- CONSENT ORDER - Parties reached agreement on terms of settlement at investigation meeting - Terms of settlement to be orders of the Authority - Order prohibiting publication of parties' names
- Result:
- Consent order granted; Orders accordingly; No order for costs
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Perry v The Commissioner of Our Lady of Victories School
H Doyle [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]
- Summary:
- INJUNCTION - Applicant sought interim reinstatement - Applicant suspended - Whether Authority could grant interim reinstatement where no substantive claim for permanent relief - Investigation found applicant largely responsible…
- Result:
- Application granted; Costs reserved