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![Bridget Addy v Auckland Steam 'N' Dry Limited and Graeme Stephens [2023] NZERA 568 - compliance order declined after late payment; further costs awarded](/Images/site/EmploymentAdvocatesAucklandCard.jpg)
Bridget Addy had already obtained an unjustified-dismissal determination and costs against Auckland Steam 'N' Dry and Graeme Stephens. When the ordered sums were not paid on time, she returned to the ERA seeking a compliance order and related relief.
Expert Moving dismissed Mr Uerata without meeting the minimum procedural requirements in s 103A or its good-faith consultation obligations. The dispute also involved unpaid amounts and the hours he had been working before termination.
Top Produce and Bhatia raise a Full Court question about whether New Zealand's Wages Protection Act can reach an employment premium paid outside New Zealand before or in connection with employment here.
Apprentice builder Nicholas Stalker experienced repeated late and missing wage payments before being dismissed by text for alleged performance and misconduct without prior warnings, investigation or an opportunity to respond. The ERA upheld unjustified dismissal and disadvantage claims and ordered compensation, 13 weeks' lost wages, substantial arrears, notice pay, holiday pay, a penalty and costs.
Employment Services pursued serious-misconduct allegations without adequately identifying them or providing requested information. Its unagreed visit to Frank Resink's home to recover a company vehicle became the last straw in continuing breaches of good faith.
Silvertime's store manager summoned Yucen Xi to an evening meeting without explaining its purpose, told her to resign or be fired, demanded her key and called security before any allegations had been fairly raised with her.
Mr Faitala and Mrs Vea were made redundant by Pacific Island Business Development Trust during a flawed restructure. Their Employment Court challenge focused on pre-dismissal disadvantage during the process and the proper level of lost-remuneration and compensation remedies.
Roseanne Sheridan developed PTSD after a serious threat from a resident at work and was dismissed for medical incapacity about six months later. Specialist ACC information and rehabilitation planning were still developing, and a return-to-work process had not been completed.
