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1. [2023] NZEmpC 57 New Zealand Steel Ltd v Haddad [pdf, 444 KB]

   ...humiliating. [5] NZ Steel did not ultimately appoint Mr Haddad to any of the roles because, it says, in the absence of an interview, it was not able to determine his suitability for any of them and was entitled to appoint the best person for the job(s). It terminated Mr Haddad’s employment for redundancy. [6] Mr Haddad brought a grievance for unjustified dismissal in the Employment Relations Authority. He was successful and awarded reinstatement, three months’ lost earnings...

2. Report of the NZ Prostitution Law Committee 2008 [pdf, 642 KB]

   ...means of earning money. Second, exiting the industry is difficult, and often involves several attempts. Third, by no means all sex workers want to exit, and some sex workers find it offensive that they should be being offered assistance to leave a job where they are quite happy. There are as many reasons for exiting as there are reasons for entering the sex industry and a ‘one size fits all’ approach to support and assistance in exiting will not be appropriate. Despite the percep...

3. McElroy & Ors as Trustees of the Shona and Roger McElroy Family Trust v Lay [pdf, 284 KB]

   UNDER The Weathertight Homes Resolution Services Act 2002 IN THE MATTER of an adjudication BETWEEN SHONA KAY McELROY, ROGER IAN McELROY and RUSSELL STUART MELVILLE as Trustees of the Shona and Roger McElroy Family Trust Claimants AND No First or Second Respondents AND STEPHEN BRIAN LAY Third Respondent AND JESSOP TOWNSEND LIMITED Fourth Respondent AND AUCKLAND CITY COUNCIL Fifth Respondent AND ARCHITECTURAL WATERPROOFING LIMITED (in Liquidation

4. [2011] NZEmpC 125 Angus v Ports of Auckland Limited [pdf, 160 KB]

   ...sunbeds. Next week I can float to Sunday morning of you. My great grandfather was one of the priests for the Island of Tualvau and he taught them bannans grow on trees. Yours the Best Billy. T. James [10] The authorship of this ‗job application‘ was anonymous in the sense that there is no person named Billy T James employed by POAL. Indeed, as is fairly well known to most New Zealanders, and particularly because of additional death anniversary publicity at about...

5. [2013] NZEmpC 28 Maori Hill & Balmacewen Pharmacy Ltd v O’Sullivan [pdf, 205 KB]

   ...went through a number of points during the interview with prospective trainees, including making it clear that they would initially be on paid work experience, and that this was intended to provide an opportunity for them to find out whether the job was to their liking and whether he considered they were good at it. In this sense it is clear that Mr Vohora regarded this initial phase as something of a trial period. [7] Ms Hughes applied for a position as trainee pharmacy techni...

6. [2013] NZEmpC 82 Tan v Morningstar Institute of Education Ltd t/a Morningstar Preschool [pdf, 177 KB]

   ...business point of view, it makes sense. I also understand, as a leader, I need to take more responsibility; this is a leader’s duty. How many will go? Nina: Only you already made us pain enough. Catherine: Ok, when do I need to finish my job? [19] When Ms Tan asked when she needed to finish her job Mr Tan records that Ms He did not hear that clearly. Ms Tan told her in Cantonese that she did not have to give her feedback and she should go home and think about it and di...

7. [2021] NZEmpC 76 ANZ Sky Tours Ltd T/A ANZ Sky Tours v Wei [pdf, 287 KB]

   ...mailto:ctripbooking@anzskytours.com [12] While initially taking issue with how this change was effected (she says imposed without consultation), ultimately in her evidence Ms Wei agreed this change of focus was a good thing for her – she felt more relaxed in her job. [13] Accompanying this change was a proposal from Ms He, ANZ Sky Tours’ managing director (contained in an email dated 19 September 2016), that Ms Wei’s remuneration be changed from a salary of $40,000 per a...

8. Stewart v Accident Compensation Corporation (Vocational Independence) [2022] NZACC 197 [pdf, 335 KB]

   ...Gaye would not be capable of the tasks of this work type which exceed the identified restrictions noted above. This is especially so with respect to standing, sitting, walking. Gaye agrees and had the following comments “had to stop 3 of my jobs because of my knee”. Credit or Loans Officer This work type is not suitable because the tasks required are materially present to varying degrees, beyond Gaye’s capability, based on the restrictions noted above. This is based spec...

9. Needham v Accident Compensation Corporation (Cover for Occupational Noise-induced Hearing Loss) [2024] NZACC 133 (5 August 2024) [pdf, 314 KB]

   ...would give him food. (ii) (1958: about 17 years old) He was doing butchering/farm/shearing and the like. …So basically he was a beggar [Mrs Needham clarified that she meant dogsbody] from 12 to about 17 or about 15, actually and then he got a job, first of all learning to be a butchers apprentice and then that only lasted a short time and then he learnt how to milk a few cows 'cos his body structure was getting stronger and he was physically fitter. When they talk about him...

10. Hodgson v Accident Compensation Corporation (Work-Related Personal Injury) [2024] NZACC 40 [pdf, 326 KB]

    ...the (left) thumb and getting worse. Strapped it but not getting better. [11] On 18 February 2021, a workplace injury needs assessment was lodged by AFFCO. It notes that Ms Hodgson’s accident occurred on 13 February 2021. It notes that her job classification is “heavy” and she has been employed for three weeks. The assessment also notes: Sprain tendon wrist/hand … peeling kidneys in slaughter floor. Started getting pain in wrist and thumb on right hand. [12] General p...