| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | [2013] NZERA Christchurch 60 |
| Determination date | 21 March 2013 |
| Member | H Doyle |
| Representation | P Roughton (in person) ; A McRae |
| Parties | Roughton v Leefield Farming Ltd |
| Summary | ARREARS OF WAGES - Applicant sought arrears of holiday pay and arrears of wages for notice period - BREACH OF CONTRACT - Applicant sought payment of redundancy compensation under parties' employment agreement - Whether respondent terminated applicant's employment or employment terminated with sale of farm property - COSTS - Applicant sought $4,977 indemnity costs - Stock manager |
| Abstract | AUTHORITY FOUND -;ARREARS OF WAGES: By agreement respondent to pay applicant $13,153 holiday pay. Respondent to pay applicant $5000 arrears of wages for notice period. Interest payable.;BREACH OF CONTRACT: Applicant 'surplus to requirements' and entitled to redundancy compensation under parties' employment agreement. Respondent to pay applicant $16,153 redundancy compensation. Interest payable.;COSTS: Applicant instructed solicitor prior to lodging statement of problem. Applicant self represented in investigation. Respondent to pay applicant $1000 contribution towards costs. |
| Result | Applications granted; Arrears of holiday pay ($13,153.83); Arrears of wages ($5,000); Breach of contract ($16,153.83); Interest (5%); Costs ($1000); Disbursements ($71.56)(filing fee) |
| Main Category | Arrears |
| Statutes | ERA s6 - ERA s690I - ERA s690J - ERA s690L - ERA Part 6A - Judicature Act 1908 s87(3) |
| Number of Pages | 15 |
| PDF File Link: | 2013_NZERA_Christchurch_60.pdf [pdf 209 KB] |