Restrictions OK
Jurisdiction Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch
Reference No [2013] NZERA Christchurch 159
Hearing date 30 Jul 2013
Determination date 07 August 2013
Member H Doyle
Representation D Thompson (in person) ; A Shipley
Location Christchurch
Parties Thompson v Lichfield International Ltd
Summary ARREARS OF WAGES AND HOLIDAY PAY - Applicant sought arrears of wages and holiday pay – Applicant resigned employment – Applicant not required to work notice period – Applicant unexpectedly sick - Applicant advanced annual and sick leave – RECOVERY OF MONIES – Applicant sought recovery of monies deducted from final pay - Whether respondent incorrectly deducted monies owing
Abstract AUTHORITY FOUND –;ARREARS OF WAGES AND HOLIDAY PAY: No explanation for reduction in payment. Respondent to pay applicant $775 arrears of wages and $67 arrears of holiday pay. Interest ordered.;RECOVERY OF MONIES: Respondent did not respond to Authorities inquiries. Respondent’s deduction incorrect. Respondent to pay applicant $65 recovery of monies.
Result Applications granted ; Arrears of wages ($775.43) ; Arrears of holiday pay ($67.24) ; Recovery of monies ($65.08); Interest (5%); Disbursements in favour of applicant ($71.56)(filing fee)
Main Category Arrears
Statutes ERA Second Schedule cl 11 - Judicature Act 1908 s87(3)
Number of Pages 6
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