• Campbell v Kernohan Engineering Ltd

    C Hickey [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    INJUNCTION – COMPLIANCE ORDER - Applicant sought interim injunction restraining respondent from carrying out disciplinary process – Applicant given letter containing multiple allegations including applicant failed to devote contracted…
    Result:
    Applications dismissed; Costs reserved
  • Hoffman v Edwards

    E Robinson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Partially successful claims - One and a half day investigation meeting - Applicant sought $5,250 contribution towards costs - Authority found respondent incurred costs preparing to defend claims…
    Result:
    Costs in favour of applicant ($2,250) ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($71.56)(filing fee) ($153.33)(hearing fee)
  • New Zealand Air Line Pilots Association IUOW Inc v Virgin Australia (NZ) Employment and Crewing Ltd

    A Dumbleton [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    BARGAINING – Application for reference to facilitation - Bargaining lasted approximately four years - Notice of strike action issued and subsequently withdrawn
    Result:
    Application granted ; Costs to lie where they fall
  • Johnston v Calvo

    K J Anderson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Application to dismiss applicant’s claim as frivolous and vexatious – Applicant sought to bring claim against respondent director - Respondent in liquidation - Conference call convened…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Costs reserved
  • Ferguson and Ors v Taslan Enterprises Ltd

    P R Stapp [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    ARREARS OF HOLIDAY PAY – Applicants sought arrears of holiday pay – multiple applicants - Applicants previously cleaners for Silver Fern Farms – Silver Fern Farms engaged new contractor…
    Result:
    Applications granted; Arrears of holiday pay (Quantum varied); Interest; Costs in favour of applicants ($1,500); Disbursements in favour of applicants ($71.56)(Filing fee)
  • Campbell v Aqua Pi Holdings Ltd

    G J Wood [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Serious Misconduct – Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent – Respondent introduced meal arrangement for customers – Arrangement included delivery fee – Meals ordered by two customers…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Contributory conduct (20%) ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($6,656) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($2,800) ; Costs in favour of applicant ($2,500)
  • Sisifa v Big Black Sacks New Zealand Ltd

    E Robinson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    RAISING PERSONAL GRIEVANCE - Whether grievance raised within 90 days – Applicant paid piece-rate - Applicant noticed reduction in pay rate – Applicant raised issue with respondent – Original piece-rate…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Costs reserved
  • Alim v LSG Sky Chefs New Zealand Ltd

    A Dumbleton [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Application to disqualify member from completing investigation – Applicant’s employment transferred to respondent - Member previously made findings of credibility about evidence of applicant’s previous employer…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
  • Hokianga v Armourguard Security Ltd

    R A Monaghan [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Serious Misconduct – Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent – Applicant sought to establish private training establishment – Applicant registered company – Applicant sent out letter offering…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
  • Hanlon v Netcentric Ltd

    G J Wood [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    ARREARS OF HOLIDAY PAY – Applicant sought arrears of holiday pay - Applicant resigned to take up new job – Applicant submitted weekly time records - Detail in applicant’s time…
    Result:
    Application granted (arrears of holiday pay) ; Applications declined (penalty)(breach of contract)(recovery of monies) ; Arrears of holiday pay ($5,778.75) ; Interest (5%) ; Costs reserved