• Metcalfe v Waglands Dogs' Holiday Retreat Ltd

    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
  • Jones v Force 10 Ltd and Anor

    J Crichton [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Successful personal grievance - One day investigation meeting - Applicant sought $3,000 contribution towards costs - Authority found applicant's amount realistic falling inside present daily rate and applicant…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of applicant ($3,000)
  • Nova Energy Ltd v Mitchell and Ors

    R Arthur [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE - Determination of preliminary issue - Whether appropriate to close investigation meeting to public or to certain persons - Confidential information
    Result:
    Application granted; Orders made; No order for costs
  • Tate v The Marianne Caughey Smith-Preston Memorial Rest Homes Trust Board

    A Fitzgibbon [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Unsuccessful jurisdiction claim - One day investigation meeting - Respondent sought $10,956 indemnity costs - Respondent made $2,500 Calderbank offer - Authority found applicant ignored offer and was…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of respondent ($5,500)
  • Kagadiy v Prestige Pacific (NZ) Ltd

    A Fitzgibbon [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Poor Performance – Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent – Whether valid 90 day trial period – Whether applicant told at interviews would be employed pursuant to…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($640) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($3,000) ; No order for costs
  • Harper v Format Signs Ltd

    E Robinson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Successful personal grievance - Less than one day investigation meeting - Applicant sought $4,878 contribution towards costs - Respondent to pay applicant $1,750 contribution towards costs
    Result:
    Costs in favour of applicant ($1,750)
  • Gunson v Waipu Cove Reserve Board

    T G Tetitaha [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Withdrawal of wage arrears claim prior to determination - One and a half day investigation meeting - Respondent sought unspecified contribution towards costs - Respondent made $55,000 Calderbank…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of respondent ($18,736.67) ; Disbursements in favour of respondent ($1,142.50)(witness expenses)
  • Weck-Clunie v Bronnimann and Ors

    P R Stapp [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Partially successful claims - One day investigation meeting - Applicant sought $14,137 indemnity costs - First respondent sought unspecified contribution towards costs - Respondents made $6,600 Calderbank offer…
    Result:
    Costs to lie where they fall
  • West v Pyne Gould Corporation Ltd

    P R Stapp [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Successful personal grievance and arrears of holiday claim - Unsuccessful arrears of wages claim - Two day investigation meeting - Respondent sought $146,155 contribution towards costs - Applicant…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of applicant ($7,000); Disbursements in favour of applicant ($71.56)(filing fee) ($306.66)(hearing fees)
  • Dillon v Star Trans Ltd

    R A Monaghan [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Abandonment – Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent – Applicant angry and abusive during discussion with manager about servicing of truck - Respondent claimed concerned by applicant’s…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved