| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | [2013] NZERA Christchurch 212 |
| Hearing date | 9 Oct 2013 |
| Determination date | 09 October 2013 |
| Member | M B Loftus |
| Representation | B Austin ; M Coulter |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Austin v Aquacraft Plumbing Ltd |
| Summary | ARREARS OF WAGES - Applicant sought arrears of wages - Whether applicant entitled to bonus payment - Parties employment agreement provided bonus payable if employment terminated by respondent or mutual agreement - Applicant resigned but parties agreed to termination date - Whether termination mutually agreed - Apprentice plumber |
| Abstract | AUTHORITY FOUND -;ARREARS OF WAGES: Applicant resigned after considerable thought. Appropriate to consider whether applicant prime mover in process of termination. Discussion about termination nothing more than agreement on necessary term applicable to resignation already tendered. Applicant prime mover of termination. Resignation not mutually agreed. No bonus entitlement. No arrears of wages. |
| Result | Application dismissed; Costs to lie where they fall |
| Main Category | Arrears |
| Number of Pages | 5 |
| PDF File Link: | 2013_NZERA_Christchurch_212.pdf [pdf 156 KB] |