| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | [2014] NZERA Auckland 173 |
| Hearing date | 28 Feb 2014 |
| Determination date | 06 May 2014 |
| Member | J Crichton |
| Representation | G Harris ; W Sharpe |
| Location | Whangarei |
| Parties | Harris v White Cliffs Forests Ltd |
| Summary | PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE - Quantum of remedies - Authority found previously applicant entitled to arrears of wages and holiday pay - Agreement reached on statutory holiday pay and bereavement leave - COSTS - Applicant sought $4,396 indemnity costs |
| Abstract | AUTHORITY FOUND -;PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE: Appropriate to award part of claim for sick leave in absence of documentary evidence. Respondent to pay applicant $767 arrears of wages, $3,478 arrears of wages and holiday pay, and $339 arrears of holiday pay.;COSTS: Less than one day investigation meeting. Appropriate for respondent to make contribution towards applicant's costs given necessary for applicant to approach Authority to resolve matters. Nothing in behaviour of either party warranting adjustment of notional daily tariff. Respondent to pay applicant $1,000 contribution towards costs. |
| Result | Application granted ; Orders made ; Quantum specified ; Arrears of wages ($767) ; Arrears of wages and holiday pay ($3,478) ; Arrears of holiday pay ($339.60) ; Costs in favour of applicant ($1,000) |
| Main Category | Practice & Procedure |
| Cases Cited | Harris v White Cliffs Forests Ltd [2014] NZERA Auckland 99 |
| Number of Pages | 6 |
| PDF File Link: | 2014_NZERA_Auckland_173.pdf [pdf 97 KB] |