Restrictions OK
Jurisdiction Employment Relations Authority - Auckland
Reference No [2015] NZERA Auckland 96
Determination date 30 March 2015
Member V Campbell
Representation R Denmean ; no appearance
Location Auckland
Parties Begum (Labour Inspector) v Ck Hospitality Ltd t/a Masala Indian Restaurant
Summary PENALTY - Applicant sought penalty for respondents failure to pay holiday pay - Migrant worker - No appearance for respondent - Chef
Abstract AUTHORITY FOUND -PENALTY: Respondent aware of obligations to pay respondent outstanding holiday pay. Respondent left breach unremedied for approximately 8 months. $7,500 penalty appropriate.
Result Application granted; Penalty ($7,500)($3,750 payable to applicant)($3,750 payable to Crown); Disbursements in favour of applicant ($71.56)(filing fee); Costs reserved
Main Category Penalty
Statutes ERA;ERA Second Scehedule cl12;Holidays Act 2003 s75(2)(a);Holidays Act 2003 s75(2)(b);Holidays Act 2003 s75(2)(c)
Cases Cited Tan v Yang [2014] NZEmpC 65
Number of Pages 4
PDF File Link: 2015_NZERA_Auckland_96.pdf [pdf 156 KB]