| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | [2013] NZERA Auckland 506 |
| Hearing date | 8 Nov 2013 |
| Determination date | 08 November 2013 |
| Member | R Larmer |
| Representation | C Fraser ; No appearance |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Lee v Moing Hair and Beauty Ltd |
| Summary | COMPLIANCE ORDER - PENALTY - Applicant sought compliance with parties settlement agreement - Applicant sought penalty for respondent's failure to comply with parties settlement agreement - No payments made - COSTS - Applicant sought $3,500 indemnity costs |
| Abstract | AUTHORITY FOUND -;COMPLIANCE ORDER - PENALTY: Respondent breached parties settlement agreement by non payment. Compliance ordered. Respondent failed to take any steps to comply and failed to respond to applicant's requests for compliance. Penalty appropriate to express disapproval of respondent's conduct and act as deterrent to those who could be inclined to ignore settlement. $5,000 penalty appropriate.;COSTS - Less than one day investigation meeting. Respondent to pay applicant $1,000 contribution towards costs |
| Result | Applications granted; Compliance ordered; Penalty ($5,000)(payable to applicant); Costs in favour of applicant ($1,000); Disbursements in favour of applicant ($71.56)(filing fee) |
| Main Category | Compliance Order |
| Statutes | ERA s136(2) - ERA s149 |
| Number of Pages | 4 |
| PDF File Link: | 2013_NZERA_Auckland_506.pdf [pdf 93 KB] |