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1. [2018] NZEmpC 131 RPW v H [pdf, 244 KB]

   ...fine not exceed $40,000. [7] The imposition of fines under s 140(6) of the Act and the quantification of such fines has been the subject of previous decisions of this Court. [8] In Denyer v Peter Reynolds Mechanical Ltd t/a The Italian Job Service Centre Judge Inglis, as she then was, set out seven factors to be taken into account.4 These are as follows: • The level of culpability involved (including the nature, scope and duration of any default); • The need...

2. MOJ0501 Childrens Guide to Separation booklet [pdf, 2.2 MB]

   ...time with your mum and some time with your dad. There might not be much chance of your parents getting back together again. But there’ll probably be less fighting. As time goes on, your parents will probably get along OK. It’s still the job of both your parents to make sure you’re looked after. If it’s an emergency and you feel really frightened or someone is being hurt, dial 111 and ask to talk to the Police. You’ll probably want to keep seeing both your parents....

3. 2021 NZPSPLA 032.pdf [pdf, 108 KB]

   ...bankrupted twice. He however had never been bankrupted and denied every advising Mrs D that he had. What he had told her was that he had also had something repossessed. He also refuted Mrs D’s evidence that he did not know it was a repossession job and would not have taken the job on if he had. • Mrs D told Mr M several times that she had already paid the amount outstanding when she was talking to him and she repeated this in her statement and at the hearing. However, her bank...

4. [2022] NZEmpC 60 The Chief of New Zealand Defence Force v Darnley [pdf, 200 KB]

   ...circumstances. 11 Creedy v Commissioner of Police [2008] NZSC 31, [2008] 3 NZLR 7, [2008] ERNZ 109 at [30]- [31]. 12 Darnley, above n 1, at [95]. [18] On the contrary, the Court noted that those factors did not preclude her from engaging in job-seeking activities from as early as 27 March 2019 and attending various job interviews (within the 90-day period). It was also noted that she was an experienced Human Resources practitioner and would have been well aware of the...

5. WG v HK [2024] NZDT 216 (11 March 2024) [pdf, 140 KB]

   ...been randomly or incorrectly placed. Preparation for electrical wiring had been done unsatisfactorily. Inevitably, the basic structure installed by WG as his work went on would have required removal and/or considerable rectification before the whole job could be completed. Although WG is a carpenter, not a builder, he was engaged in building work and was required to carry out the building work with reasonable care and skill, and to ensure that his services would result in a product that wa...

6. D Ltd v L Ltd [2023] NZDT 190 (2 May 2023) [pdf, 168 KB]

   ...[2023] NZDT 190 APPLICANT D Ltd RESPONDENT L Ltd The Tribunal orders, on the claim and counter-claim: L Ltd is to pay $13,479.63 to D Ltd on or before 30 May 2023. Reasons 1. L Ltd, as head contractor on a large construction job, contracted D Ltd to provide foundation works (materials and labour) to the [Address] site. 2. There was an agreed contract price for the foundation works of $153,308.80 incl GST. In addition, there was a variation for additional work re...

7. OIA-111267.pdf [pdf, 1.6 MB]

   ...study, the employer in consultation with the employee, will take into account: • the time commitment required and the workload of the employee; • programme requirements such as attendance at lectures or workshops, residential modules, on-the-job or practical experience, examinations and assessments; • additional support available such as use of work facilities and technology; • the impact of the leave on the work of the organisation and on the workload of the employee and other...

8. [2025] NZEmpC 158 Cotton v Gosling [pdf, 193 KB]

   ...sanctions it would not be appropriate for me to consider applying the Interest on Money Claims Act but, in any event, that Act still applies in relation to the sums the Authority ordered to be paid. [16] In Peter Reynolds Mechanical Ltd t/a The Italian Job Service Centre v Denyer (Labour Inspector), the Court of Appeal held that the purpose of the available sanctions under s 140(6) is to compel compliance with the Authority’s orders and to impose a sanction for not complying with...

9. C Ltd v HK [2025] NZDT 144 (24 March 2025) [pdf, 203 KB]

   ...three month notice period? Was this loss proved? v) How did the company mitigate its loss? vi) Whether HK should pay for the loss. Did CT make a material misrepresentation? 9. HK’s evidence was that she had graduated and been in her first job for about 18 months. She often worked on her own. HK said that in the course of pre-contractual discussions with CT she emphasised that she hoped to have a more experienced [medical professional] working alongside her to allow her to dev...

10. Research report: Without notice applications in the Family Court [pdf, 1.7 MB]

    ...what it means. It’s complex and a little overwhelming to be truthful. (Court applicant) • They lack confidence in their ability to represent themselves well. I think it’s really tough to think you can, well to expect you to be able to do the job of a lawyer. The [Family] Court staff give you the form and tell you what you need to, but you don’t really know if you are filling it out right and putting in the right information … and then the decision goes against you … judge...