| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | [2014] NZERA Christchurch 27 |
| Hearing date | 18 Feb 2014 |
| Determination date | 18 February 2014 |
| Member | M B Loftus |
| Representation | M Winsloe (in person) ; No appearance |
| Location | Invercargill |
| Parties | Winsloe v Williams |
| Summary | ARREARS OF WAGES – Applicant sought arrears of wages – BREACH OF CONTRACT – Applicant sought damages for bank fees and interest incurred as result of underpayment of wages – No appearance for respondent – Roofer |
| Abstract | AUTHORITY FOUND –;ARREARS OF WAGES: Respondent to pay applicant $5,703 arrears of wages.;BREACH OF CONTRACT: Interest and fees incurred by applicant flowed from respondent’s failure to honour contractual requirement to pay for applicant’s work. Respondent to pay applicant $140 damages. |
| Result | Applications granted ; Arrears of wages ($5,703.85) ; Damages ($140.57) ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($71.56)(filing fee) ; No order for costs |
| Main Category | Arrears |
| Statutes | ERA s132 |
| Number of Pages | 3 |
| PDF File Link: | 2014_NZERA_Christchurch_27.pdf [pdf 89 KB] |