Recent Cases

Here are some examples of Amy’s recent cases:

New ERA IT Limited v Hood [2021] NZERA 535 – case against former employee for breach of restraints and Record of Settlement

Labour Inspector v Greywacke Farms Limited [2021] NZERA 87 – Labour Inspectorate prosecution for underpayment of minimum and holiday entitlements

NZ Resident Doctor’s Association v Auckland District Health Board [2020] NZEmpC 166 – A decision about how an employer should determine which Collective Agreement applies for new employees in a workplace

Nolan v Civil Aviation Authority [2020] NZEmpC 345 – constructive dismissal and unjustified disadvantage arising out of sexual harassment in the workplace

Highfield v Canterbury District Health Board [2020] NZERA 35 – Employee disadvantaged by changes to work arrangements and engagement over return to work

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Mainland Digital Marketing Limited v Willetts and Myers [2019] NZHC 1201 - Successful defence of application for interim injunction in franchise restraint of trade case

Riddle v Hilton Haulage Limited Partnership [2019] NZERA 103 & 247 - successful defence of personal grievance for unjustified dismissal, and costs award in favour of employer

Labour Inspector v Cleantime Solutions Limited [2019] NZERA 146 - decision on penalties following Labour Inspector prosecution for minimum rights breaches

Alpine Energy Ltd v Human Rights Review Tribunal [2014] NZHC 2792, (2014) 12 NZELR 493 – Judicial Review of discovery order made by Human Rights Review Tribunal

Rooney Earthmoving Ltd v McTague [2012] NZEmpC 63, [2012] ERNZ 273, (2012) 9 NZELR 694 – Leading case on employee’s in-employment and post-employment duties.  Also High Court proceedings addressing the role of Civil Courts in Employment Cases

Contact Details

Postal Address:
P O Box 5100
Papanui, Christchurch

Mobile: +64 21 647 405
Email: amy@amykeir.co.nz

Terms of Engagement

This document sets out important information and defines the legal basis of our relationship. Please read it carefully, and contact me if you have any concerns.

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