| 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] |