| Restrictions | Includes non-publication order |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Wellington |
| Reference No | [2013] NZERA Wellington 107 |
| Determination date | 04 September 2013 |
| Member | P R Stapp |
| Representation | A S Howman ; J Smner |
| Parties | 1 and Ors v X |
| Summary | ARREARS OF WAGES – Applicants sought arrears of wages – Whether agreement for payment of less than full amount owed to applicants – COUNTERCLAIM – PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Application for non-publication of parties’ identities |
| Abstract | AUTHORITY FOUND –;ARREARS OF WAGES: No dispute as to amounts owed to applicants. Respondent’s claim agreement with applicants to accept less than full amount not pleaded or raised properly. Arrangements for payment able to be pursued in enforcement action. Appropriate to proceed to avoid delay in matter. Respondent to pay first applicant $78,541 arrears of wages, second applicant $28,004 arrears of wages, third applicant $11,264 arrears of wages, fourth applicant $36,874 arrears of wages, fifth applicant $37,256 arrears of wages, sixth applicant $23,298 arrears of wages, seventh applicant $15,775 arrears of wages, eighth applicant $25,414 arrears of wages, ninth applicant $222,855 arrears of wages, tenth applicant $80,113 arrears of wages, eleventh applicant $111,749 arrears of wages, twelfth applicant $49,556 arrears of wages and thirteenth applicant $80,912 arrears of wages. Claims for interest reserved.;COUNTERCLAIM – PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE: Non-publication order would assist arrangements for arrears of wages to be paid and assist settlement of how payment to be made. Application for non-publication of parties’ identities granted. |
| Result | Applications granted ; Arrears of wages ($78,541.48)(first applicant)($28,004.68)(second applicant)($11,264.89)(third applicant)($36,874.12)(fourth applicant)($37,256.10)(fifth applicant)($23,298.54)(sixth applicant)($15,775.66)(seventh applicant)($25,414.40)(eighth applicant)($222,855.85)(ninth applicant)($80,113.35)(tenth applicant)($111,749.29)(eleventh applicant)($49,556.96)(twelfth applicant)($80,912.36)(thirteenth applicant) ; Orders made ; Costs reserved |
| Main Category | Arrears |
| Number of Pages | 6 |
| PDF File Link: | 2013_NZERA_Wellington_107.pdf [pdf 115 KB] |