WYETH v HANSEN PRODUCTS (NZ) LIMITED [2025] NZERA 92
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At a glance
- Citation: [2025] NZERA 92
- Registry: Auckland
- Parties: WYETH v HANSEN PRODUCTS (NZ) LIMITED
- Authority member: David Beck
- Investigation meeting: 9 September 2024 (Auckland)
- Determination date: 19 February 2025
- Outcome: Costs determination.
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
(No decision markers were extracted automatically.)
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.
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