Restrictions OK
Jurisdiction Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch
Reference No [2014] NZERA Christchurch 79
Hearing date 13 May 2014
Determination date 13 May 2014
Member M B Loftus
Representation S Trow (in person), A Alty ; S Haley
Location Christchurch
Parties Trow v Haley Construction Ltd
Summary ARREARS OF WAGES AND HOLIDAY PAY - Applicant sought arrears of wages and holiday pay - No written employment agreement - Carpenter
Abstract AUTHORITY FOUND -;ARREARS OF WAGES AND HOLIDAY PAY: Applicant not paid for certain fortnight or for work performed on final day of employment. Respondent's belief applicant abandoned employment not sufficient to withhold payment in absence of written employment agreement with valid forfeiture clause. Respondent to pay applicant $1,956 arrears of wages and $156 arrears of holiday pay.
Result Application granted ; Arrears of wages ($1,956) ; Arrears of holiday pay ($156.48) ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($71.56)(filing fee) ; No order for costs
Main Category Arrears
Statutes ERA s132;Wages Protection Act 1983 s5
Number of Pages 3
PDF File Link: 2014_NZERA_Christchurch_79.pdf [pdf 89 KB]