• Bunter v University of Auckland

    Y S Oldfield [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Fixed term contract - Employed in temporary position while permanent employee on secondment - Believed opportunity for continuing position based on performance - Nothing said to give…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
  • Tukapua v Bruce Hill Transport Ltd

    S Bathgate [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Constructive dismissal - Whether dismissed or resigned - Suffered from stress and ill health as a result of working environment - Amounted to unjustified disadvantage in employment…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($4,563.24) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($6,000) ; Costs reserved
    • 13 September 2001

    • WA 62/01

  • George v Independent Liquor (NZ) Ltd

    A Dumbleton [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Unsuccessful personal grievance - Solicitor/client costs of $3,825 sought - No exceptional circumstances - Reasonable contribution appropriate
    Result:
    Costs in favour of respondent ($1,300) ; Disbursements ($28.50)
    • 13 September 2001

    • AA 90A/01

  • Lockley v MJ & J Pelham Ltd

    D King [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Constructive dismissal - Whether dismissed or resigned - Refused to drive unsafe truck - Told to go home following altercation with owner - Believed he had been…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($6,000) ; Costs reserved
    • 13 September 2001

    • AA 130/01

  • Holland v Gore Windscreen 'n' Glass (2000) Ltd

    N Taylor [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Serious misconduct - Contract allowed for termination if acted in manner that could lead to injury - Summarily dismissed after leaving glass fragments in school library -…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($3,000 reduced to $1,200) ; Costs reserved
    • 12 September 2001

    • CA 40/01

  • Bailey v Resource Edge Ltd

    A Dumbleton [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Successful personal grievances - Sought total costs of $3,200 each - No award for costs of mediation - Reasonable contribution appropriate
    Result:
    Costs in favour of applicants ($1,100)(MB) ; ($1,100)(JF) ; Disbursements ($22.50)(MB) ; ($22.50)(JF)
    • 12 September 2001

    • AA 98A/01

  • National Distribution Union v Carter Holt Harvey Ltd

    WRC Gardiner [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE - Application for removal of proceedings to Employment Court - Alleged important question of law - Right of entry of authorised representatives during strike to monitor employer's…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Proceedings removed to Employment Court ; No order for costs
    • 12 September 2001

    • AA 129/01

  • Whitson v Sabre Corporation Ltd

    WRC Gardiner [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Successful personal grievance - 2 hour investigation meeting - Total costs of $2,750 sought - Claim for time spent at mediation not allowed - Reasonable contribution
    Result:
    Costs in favour of applicant ($750)
    • 11 September 2001

    • AA 104A/01

  • Chilcott v Singh

    D King [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COMPLIANCE ORDER - No appearance for respondent - Alleged breach of settlement - Payment pursuant to settlement agreement not received - Compliance with agreement ordered - Payment to be made…
    Result:
    Compliance order granted ; No order for costs
    • 10 September 2001

    • AA 128/01

  • Simmonds v South Wairarapa Auto Services Ltd

    S Bathgate [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    COSTS - Successful personal grievance - ï¾½ day hearing - Full solicitor/client costs of $3,321 sought - Usual order appropriate
    Result:
    Costs in favour of applicant ($1,000)
    • 07 September 2001

    • WA 49A/01