Restrictions OK
Jurisdiction Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch
Reference No [2013] NZERA Christchurch 77
Hearing date 1 May 2013
Determination date 02 May 2013
Member C Hickey
Representation C McCormick (in person) ; J McMillan
Location Christchurch
Parties McCormick v McMillan Drilling Ltd t/a McMillan Drilling Services
Summary ARREARS OF WAGES AND HOLIDAY PAY – Applicant sought arrears of wages and holiday pay – Deductions from wages – Applicant rented room from respondent – Whether respondent entitled to make made applicant pay for work boots and room cleaning – No appearance for respondent
Abstract AUTHORITY FOUND -;ARREARS OF WAGES AND HOLIDAY PAY: Applicant did not pay rent owed to respondent fully. No written consent by applicant to deduct any amount for room cleaning or for cost of boots. Respondent made over-deduction for money loaned to applicant. Applicant not paid full holiday pay entitlement. Respondent to pay applicant $273 arrears of wages and $770 arrears of holiday pay. Interest payable.
Result Application granted ; Arrears of wages ($273.39) ; Arrears of holiday pay ($770.76) ; Interest (5%) ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($71.56)(filing fee) ; No order for costs
Main Category Arrears
Statutes ERA s173(2);ERA Second Schedule cl11;ERA Second Schedule cl12;Judicature Act 1908;Wages Protection Act 1983 s4;Wages Protection Act 1983 s5(1);Wages Protection Act 1983 s6
Number of Pages 5
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