Restrictions OK
Jurisdiction Employment Relations Authority - Auckland
Reference No [2012] NZERA Auckland 278
Hearing date 13 Aug 2012
Determination date 13 August 2012
Member R Larmer
Representation D D'Isla (in person) ; No Appearance
Parties D'Isla v Johnson Nominees (No 6) Ltd t/a The Muddy Farmer
Summary ARREARS OF WAGES – Applicant sought arrears of wages – Authority satisfied on balance of probabilities applicant worked fulltime for ten days and not paid for work - Respondent to pay applicant $1,680 arrears of wages - Chef
Abstract Applicant employed as chef. Applicant sought ten days’ arrears of wages. No appearance for respondent. Respondent failed to attend mediation or provide reason for non-attendance. Applicant claimed applicant had failed to respond to applicant’s numerous attempts to recover arrears of wages. Applicant claimed usually worked five days a week but over arrears period worked fulltime every day for ten days as covering for another employee. Respondent’s representative sent letter to Authority stating applicant “walked out” of employment and would pay applicant unspecified amount arrears of wages. Applicant did not receive arrears of wages from respondent.;AUTHORITY FOUND –;ARREARS OF WAGES: Respondent aware of proceedings and investigation meeting. Respondent letter supported applicant’s claim wages outstanding. Authority satisfied on balance of probabilities applicant worked fulltime for ten days and not paid for work. Respondent to pay applicant $1,680 arrears of wages.
Result Application granted ; Arrears of wages ($1,680) ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($71.56)(filing fee) ; Costs reserved
Main Category Arrears
Number of Pages 4
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