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1. [2019] NZEmpC 41 Renaissance Assets Management Ltd v Ge [pdf, 350 KB]

   ...to indisputable fact that the matter ought not to be allowed to proceed further.6 [11] Mr Ge’s affidavit explained the circumstances leading to him accepting an offer of employment, the content of his curriculum vitae, what happened at the job interview and what happened before his dismissal. He also gave evidence about being required to pay a premium for the job. 6 Attorney-General v McVeagh [1995] 1 NZLR 558 (CA) at 566. C...

2. HK v UB Ltd [2024] NZDT 252 (28 March 2024) [pdf, 199 KB]

   ...quote from UB Ltd for $4,538.77, HK engaged UB Ltd to paint the windows on the front and sides of his house. HK paid a 50% deposit of $2,269.39 as requested before work started. The work was carried out in July/August 2023. 2. At the end of the job, HK received an Invoice for $5,035.13, being $7,304.52 minus the deposit of $2,269.39. HK paid another $2,269.39, being the remainder of the original quoted amount and disputed the remainder. HK also raised workmanship issues with UB Ltd....

3. C Ltd v TI [2023] NZDT 202 (27 April 2023) [pdf, 118 KB]

   ...received the furniture back, she was dismayed to discover that it had been covered in large-check fabric whereas she had wanted a small-check gingham. She raised the issue with C Ltd and declined to pay the $5054.25 invoiced for the balance of the job. That amount is claimed by C Ltd. 4. TI declined C Ltd’s offer to recover the items at no cost if she paid for the new fabric (which was based on C Ltd’s position that she had agreed to the large-check ordered). TI claims that there a...

4. B Ltd v Z Ltd [2024] NZDT 621 (11 July 2024) [pdf, 216 KB]

   ...2023. The amount paid for the business was $25,875.00 (GST) inclusive. The agreed annual amount for the turnover guarantee was “$30,000.00 per annum ($2,500.00) + GST per month for 1 year”. 5. In mid-November, B Ltd did a casual cleaning job for $485.00. 6. In mid-December B Ltd wrote to Z Ltd asking whether it would receive its guaranteed income for the month. Z Ltd replied that it was an annual guarantee, not a monthly one, and that it was taking longer than usual to find c...

5. [2021] NZIACDT 19 ZK v Registrar (20 August 2021) [pdf, 250 KB]

   ...assistant team leader in the travel industry. [5] The adviser is a director of [company], of Auckland. The consultancy employs the unlicensed Ms X. [6] In April 2018, the appellant approached the adviser seeking advice as to whether her job could be considered skilled employment for residence purposes. It appears they had a meeting on 10 April 2018. The appellant explained how her income was calculated and described it as guaranteed. The adviser recorded in his file notes th...

6. [2013] NZEmpC 4 Dalley v Norrell Building Ltd [pdf, 106 KB]

   ...isolated location on Banks Peninsula about two hours' drive from Christchurch. The house was described as “prestigious” and was to be built and finished to a very high standard. Mr Norrell appointed Mr Dalley as the foreman for this job. The project manager for Homes of Distinction was Brent Hyde. [7] Because of its remote location, the conditions for staff working on the job were unusual. Each week, staff travelled to the site on Monday morning and returned to Christ...

7. [2017] NZEmpC 66 Lal v The Warehouse [pdf, 136 KB]

   ...meet with Ms Lal to discuss her duties. [8] On 14 October 2013, Ms Lal visited an orthopaedic surgeon. He sent a report to Ms Lal’s doctor, detailing her condition and noting, amongst other things, that “She would certainly benefit from a job where she is not on her feet and is more sedentary and sitting in nature. She tells me she spends most of her day on her feet with custom [sic] relations walking which will certainly aggravate her symptoms.” This letter was followed up...

8. Ikbarieh v Hammadieh [2014] NZIACDT 49 (15 April 2014) [pdf, 168 KB]

   ...adviser informed the complainant that the pre-skills assessment by NZQA showed the complainant had 100 points for the expression of interest pool. The adviser asked the complainant if he would like to lodge the EOI first, or wait until he had obtained a job offer. [10.5] In response, the complainant asked the adviser about his chances of success in the EOI pool. The Adviser provided a link to the history of selection points for 2012, and advised him that this showed there had been many s...

9. [2017] NZEmpC 77 Idea Services Ltd v Crozier [pdf, 413 KB]

   ...the part of her employer as to whether she was sufficiently fit to fulfil all her CSW responsibilities. [4] Over the next four years, this issue was discussed with her from time to time. Understandably, Ms Crozier was keen to maintain her job for financial reasons and because she found the role satisfying. Her employment was eventually terminated in 2014 by reason of medical incapacity. [5] As a result, Ms Crozier brought a personal grievance, alleging that Idea Se...

10. [2009] NZEmpC CC 10/09 Rooney Earthmoving Ltd v McTague and ors [pdf, 175 KB]

    ...by Mr McTague to UDC. [62] In cross-examination Mr McTague said that as at 1 June, BMW had six or seven employees. Four were ex-REL employees, not including Messrs McTague, Bartlett and Whiting. Mr McTague claimed that BMW did not have one job at that time and that no one had ever quoted for a job for BMW before 1 June. That evidence was contrary to what was in Mr Baxter’s credit memorandum and which I have found was supplied by Mr McTague somewhere around 17 May. It is als...