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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
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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
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13 September 2001
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WA 62/01
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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)
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13 September 2001
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AA 90A/01
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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
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13 September 2001
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AA 130/01
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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
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12 September 2001
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CA 40/01
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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)
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12 September 2001
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AA 98A/01
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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
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12 September 2001
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AA 129/01
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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)
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11 September 2001
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AA 104A/01
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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
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10 September 2001
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AA 128/01
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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)
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07 September 2001
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WA 49A/01