| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | [2013] NZERA Christchurch 26 |
| Hearing date | 29 Jan 2013 |
| Determination date | 01 February 2013 |
| Member | M B Loftus |
| Representation | W Ling, F On ; No appearance |
| Location | Blenheim |
| Parties | Ling and Anor v AHV Contracting Ltd |
| Other Parties | F On |
| Summary | ARREARS OF WAGES – Applicants sought arrears of wages – Deduction from pay – Whether respondent sold tools to applicants – No appearance for respondent – Mixed horticultural workers |
| Abstract | AUTHORITY FOUND –;ARREARS OF WAGES: Deduction from applicants’ wages unlawful. Respondent to pay first applicant $100 arrears of wages and second applicant $100 arrears of wages. |
| Result | Application granted ; Arrears of wages ($100)(first applicant)($100)(second applicant) ; Disbursements in favour of first applicant ($71.56)(filing fee)($477.40)(travel expenses) |
| Main Category | Arrears |
| Statutes | Wages Protection Act 1983 s5 |
| Number of Pages | 4 |
| PDF File Link: | 2013_NZERA_Christchurch_26.pdf [pdf 147 KB] |