| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | [2013] NZERA Auckland 43 |
| Hearing date | 24 Jan 2013 |
| Determination date | 07 February 2013 |
| Member | K J Anderson |
| Representation | P Whiteford ; R Blackwood |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Matthews v Van Den Berg t/a European Car Specialists |
| Summary | ARREARS OF WAGES – Applicant sought arrears of wages – Whether applicant worked more than 40 hours per week because only took half hour lunch break – Whether applicant paid for final week’s work – Whether parties agreed applicant would be paid for 40 hours per week – No written employment agreement – Motor mechanic |
| Abstract | AUTHORITY FOUND –;ARREARS OF WAGES: Parties agreed applicant would be paid for 40 hours every week regardless of whether applicant worked those hours or not. Applicant paid for final week’s work. No arrears of wages. |
| Result | Application dismissed ; Costs to lie where they fall |
| Main Category | Arrears |
| Statutes | ERA;ERA s65 |
| Number of Pages | 6 |
| PDF File Link: | 2013_NZERA_Auckland_43.pdf [pdf 103 KB] |