| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | [2014] NZERA Auckland 434 |
| Hearing date | 16 Oct 2014 |
| Determination date | 23 October 2014 |
| Member | V Campbell |
| Representation | J Denyer (Labour Inspector, in person) ; No appearance |
| Parties | Denyer (Labour Inspector) v Beagle Brothers Ltd t/a Genji Ponsonby |
| Summary | ARREARS OF WAGES AND HOLIDAY PAY - Applicant sought arrears of wages and holiday pay - PENALTY - Applicant sought penalty for respondent's failure to provide holiday pay - No appearance for respondent |
| Abstract | AUTHORITY FOUND -ARREARS OF WAGES AND HOLIDAY PAY: No time and wage records. Respondent to pay applicant $2,280 arrears of wages and $4,307 arrears of holiday pay for benefit of first employee. Respondent to pay applicant $540 arrears of wages and $3,461 arrears of holiday pay for benefit of second employee. Interest payable.;PENALTY: Respondent breached Holidays Act 2003. $12,000 penalty appropriate. |
| Result | Application granted; Arrears of wages ($2,280); Arrears of holiday pay ($7,768.96); Interest (5%); Penalty ($12,000)(payable to crown); Disbursements in favour of applicant ($71.56); No order for costs |
| Main Category | Arrears |
| Statutes | ERA;ERA r26;Holidays Act 2003;Holidays Act 2003 s75(2) |
| Number of Pages | 5 |
| PDF File Link: | 2014_NZERA_Auckland_434.pdf [pdf 130 KB] |