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1. [2020] NZEmpC 88 123 Casino Ltd t/a 123 Palm Bar & Restaurant & Function Centre v Zuo [pdf, 266 KB]

   ...for a further unpaid period of work observation. [9] On 13 August 2017 Ms Zuo exchanged messages on WeChat with Palm Bar’s Duty Head Chef, Hongyun Liu, and she was invited back for a few more hours of work. The offer from Ms Liu was for a formal work trial but this time on pay. The proposed start date for this trial was 16 August 2017. There were said to be two inducements to this offer; the possibility of employment and future assistance with a visa. Ms Zuo worked from 16 A...

2. [2024] NZEmpC 76 Al-Bustanji and Jenner v Corrections Association of New Zealand Inc  [pdf, 257 KB]

   ...[29] The applicants remained dissatisfied with the way in which this particular matter had been dealt with, and it became the focus of the ongoing correspondence between them and Mr du Plessis. [30] On 19 March 2024, Mr Al-Bustanji formally requested that the president activate disciplinary proceedings under r 12 of the Rules in relation to the email. Communications appeared to be deteriorating at this point, with Mr du Plessis advising that he was seeking legal advice on the ap...

3. BS v MQ [2023] NZDT 269 (25 May 2023) [pdf, 171 KB]

   ...District Court [2023] NZDT 269 APPLICANT BS RESPONDENT MQ The Tribunal orders: MQ is to pay BS the sum of $120.00 on or before 15 June 2023. Reasons: 1. BS booked two tickets on a fishing charter run by MQ. The information that came with the tickets included a departure time of 9am. In fact, this trip (and all trips MQ runs) departed at 7am. On the morning of the booking MQ phoned BS to ask where they were, and if they were coming. BS was unable to get to

4. H Ltd v TB [2023] NZDT 452 (15 September 2023) [pdf, 174 KB]

   ...2. The buyer now claims $4,900.00, representing the average market value of the car according to a Trade Me valuation less the $1,000.00 refunded. 3. The issues to be determined are: a) Was there a binding contract of sale? b) Did the parties form a binding agreement to settle for a full refund? c) If not, what sum is payable? Was there a binding contract of sale? 4. The seller admitted having “a deal” with the buyer to sell the car for $2,000.00, but submitted that there was...

5. BB v IU [2024] NZDT 346 (13 May 2024) [pdf, 126 KB]

   ...not collect the dishwasher by 14 June 2024, then IU may dispose of it as she sees fit, including by selling it, and is not liable to account to BB for any proceeds of sale. Reasons: 1. IU advertised a commercial dishwasher for sale on [platform] for $2,000.00. BB offered $1,300.00 for it, and IU accepted that price. BB then paid the full price in instalments over a few weeks. BB then came to collect the dishwasher, but refused to take it because he says it was bigger than he wante...

6. [2013] NZEmpC 24 Idea services Ltd v Barker [pdf, 120 KB]

   ...Management) v Barker [2012] NZEmpC 112. 2 Barker v Idea Services Limited (in Statutory Management) [2011] NZERA Auckland 409. plaintiff then successfully challenged that determination in this Court. The defendant in her present application now claims that, “for various reasons the Court overlooked that the personal grievance had been raised within the 90 days period by the filing of a statement of problem in the Authority, and the subsequent acknowledged service of it by the A...

7. CAC 10020 v McDonald [2013] NZREADT 89 [pdf, 57 KB]

   ...In outline, the Committee alleges that Ms McDonald, a licensed real estate agent: [a] Forged the signature of Rata Jared Kamau on a listing agreement for a property at 2/14 Ascot Place, Ashburton; 2 [b] Relied on the forged document to claim a commission on the sale of the property; [c] Relied on the false document to lodge a caveat on the property; [d] Misrepresented that she had lodged a bond, paid by tenants of the property, to the Department of Building and Housing with...

8. [2021] NZACC 127 - Jones v ACC (11 August 2021) [pdf, 177 KB]

   ...1992 on the 1991 claim calculating the weekly compensation at $432.22 being 80% of Mr Jones’ total loss of earnings of $541.52. The Corporation considered Mr Jones’ arguments but was not prepared to recalculate his income as the limited information available did not demonstrate that the 11 March 1992 calculation was incorrect. [13] Mr Jones applied to review the 2017 decision. When this application was unsuccessful he filed an appeal to the Authority. 2018 Substantive Deci

9. [2019] NZEmpC 113 Genesys Telecommunications Laboratories Ltd v Scott [pdf, 576 KB]

   ...continued, a formal performance improvement plan may need to be considered. [23] In October 2018, RG’s relocation to Wellington was announced. Mr Scott was concerned as to how the creation of the new role would impact on his employment. He requested a catch-up by phone with Mr Brown to discuss this issue. The two spoke on 24 October 2018. [24] In the course of that call, Mr Scott asked Mr Brown how the relocation might affect his work. Although there is again a dispute as t...

10. AI v Secretary for Justice 10 August 2012 NZRA 000012 [pdf, 83 KB]

    ...before the Maori Land Court or Waitangi Tribunal. c. That the Applicant had not provided sufficient evidence to show that she had experience in the skill required to take a proceeding from start to finish as a Lead Provider. 2 d. That the information that the Applicant supplied relating to experience in civil and family matters intended to support and supplement the application for approval did not evidence active and substantial involvement in Waitangi Tribunal or Maori Land Co...