| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | [2013] NZERA Auckland 11 |
| Hearing date | 9 Jan 2013 |
| Determination date | 10 January 2013 |
| Member | R Larmer |
| Representation | H Joumaa (in person) ; H Akin |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Joumaa v Pita Doctors Ltd |
| Summary | PENALTY – Applicant sought penalty for respondent’s breach of settlement agreement – Whether respondent unable to pay money because of drop in business – Applicant unable to move to new rental accommodation – COSTS – Applicant sought $1,931 indemnity costs |
| Abstract | AUTHORITY FOUND –;PENALTY: Respondent failed to comply with obligations under settlement agreement. $300 penalty appropriate.;COSTS: Length of investigation meeting not specified. Costs claimed by applicant related to matters prior to respondent’s breach of settlement agreement. No order for costs. |
| Result | Application granted ; Penalty ($300)(payable to applicant) ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($71.56)(filing fee) ; No order for costs |
| Main Category | Penalty |
| Statutes | ERA s149 |
| Number of Pages | 4 |
| PDF File Link: | 2013_NZERA_Auckland_11.pdf [pdf 190 KB] |