| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Wellington |
| Reference No | [2012] NZERA Wellington 2 |
| Hearing date | 12 Jan 2012 |
| Determination date | 12 January 2012 |
| Member | G J Wood |
| Representation | G van Meeuwen (in person) ; no appearance |
| Location | Wellington |
| Parties | van Meeuwen v Healey |
| Summary | RECOVERY OF MONIES – Applicant sought recovery of overpaid wages – No appearance for respondent – Authority found no good cause for respondent’s failure to attend investigation meeting – Respondent previously accepted wages overpaid but claimed did not have ability to make repayment – Applicant agreed with respondent’s previous employer would re-employ existing staff members – Respondent wanted holiday before commenced work for applicant - Parties agreed that if applicant paid respondent’s holiday pay in advance, respondent would work for rest of year without holiday – Parties’ employment agreement included clause that applicant could recover any amount owing not covered by respondent’s annual holiday entitlement – Respondent to pay applicant $2,576 - Beauty Therapist |
| Result | Application granted ; Recovery of monies ($2,576.19) ; No order for costs ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($71.56)(Filing fee) |
| Main Category | Recovery of Monies |
| Number of Pages | 3 |
| PDF File Link: | 2012_NZERA_Wellington_2.pdf [pdf 12 KB] |