WYETH v HANSEN PRODUCTS (NZ) LIMITED [2025] NZERA 92

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Story in plain English

This is a costs determination following earlier steps in an employment relationship problem.

In summary, Mr Wyeth was therefore only partially successful in his claims; • Mr Wyeth turned down a settlement offer of $10,000.00 made on a Calderbank basis on 23 May 2024.

Key case markers

• This determination comes from the Auckland registry.
• The parties are WYETH (employee) and HANSEN PRODUCTS (NZ) LIMITED (employer).
• Hearing date noted: .
• Authority member: .

Key events described

• Mr Wyeth was therefore only partially successful in his claims; • Mr Wyeth turned down a settlement offer of $10,000.00 made on a Calderbank basis on 23 May 2024.

Decision markers

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Orders and payments mentioned

• Costs: $3,500.00

Note: figures above are extracted from the orders section (or the final orders wording). Check the PDF for full context and any gross/net directions.

Practical takeaways

• Dismissal justification is assessed through s 103A: what a fair and reasonable employer could have done in all the circumstances.

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Source: Employment Relations Authority determination hosted on determinations.era.govt.nz.