• Double v Wellington Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) Incorporated

    T MacKinnon [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Redundancy – Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent – Whether decisions about restructuring influenced by applicant’s allegations of being bullied by manager – Vacant position advertised before…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($7,020) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($5,000) ; Costs reserved
  • Winder v Hair Choice Ltd and Anor

    C Hickey [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    ARREARS OF WAGES AND HOLIDAY PAY – Applicant sought arrears of wages and holiday pay – Whether applicant employed in profit share position – Applicant transferred employment from second respondent…
    Result:
    Applications granted ; Arrears of wages ($313,653.88)(second respondent)($6,346.12)(first respondent) ; Arrears of holiday pay ($25,092.31)(second respondent)($507.69)(first respondent) ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($34,620)(first respondent) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($8,000)(first respondent) ; Costs reserved
  • MacFarlane v Cantebury District Health Board

    D Appleton [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE - Application to reopen investigation - Dispute about whether entitlements could be transferred between jobs - New evidence - Multiple versions of offer letter - Final version…
    Result:
    Application dismissed; Costs reserved
  • Krabo v Turners & Growers Ltd

    C Hickey [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE - Redundancy - Applicant claimed unjustifiably disadvantaged by actions of respondent - Applicant claimed position disestablished and no information provided by respondent - Applicant claimed disadvantaged by respondent…
    Result:
    Applications granted; Compensation for humiliation etc ($6,000); Costs reserved
  • Rodkiss v Carter Holt Harvey Ltd

    H Doyle [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE - Admissibility of evidence - Mediator asked to pass on message from applicant to respondent - Whether mediation at end and whether communications following end of mediation…
    Result:
    Application dismissed; Costs reserved
  • Cox v DJ Thomspon Building Services Ltd

    R A Monaghan [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COSTS – Partially successful claims – One day investigation meeting – Applicant sought $10,000 contribution towards costs – Respondent sought contribution towards costs – Authority found applicant successful party overall…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of applicant ($2,000)
  • Allied Workforce Ltd t/a Tradeforce Recruitment v Te Ao

    T G Tetitaha [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COSTS – Unsuccessful injunction claim – Two days investigation meeting – Respondent sought $37,675 indemnity costs – Respondent made Calderbank offers – Authority found no behaviour warranting award of indemnity…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of respondent ($10,000) ; Disbursements in favour of respondent ($150.96)(photocopying)($266)(airfares)
  • Palmer v Ranson

    M B Loftus [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    ARREARS OF WAGES AND HOLIDAY PAY - Applicant sought arrears of wages and arrears of holiday pay - No appearance for respondent
    Result:
    Applications granted; Arrears of wages (1,000); Arrears of holiday pay ($160); Interest (5%); No order for costs; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($71.56)
  • Harper v Format Signs Ltd

    E Robinson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Redundancy – Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent – Appointment of another employee with allegedly larger skill set – Loss of contract meant respondent unable to operate…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($8,415) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($3,000) ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($71.56)(filing fee) ; Costs reserved
  • Kumar v Spotless Facility Services (NZ) Ltd

    R Larmer [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Serious Misconduct – Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent – Applicant left outdoors barbecue unattended at rest home resulting in fire - Applicant claimed raised safety concerns…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; No order for costs