| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | [2015] NZERA Auckland 191 |
| Hearing date | 25 Jun 2015 |
| Determination date | 25 June 2015 |
| Member | R Arthur |
| Representation | L Williams (in person) ; J Kidd |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Williams, Executor of the Estate of Dorothy Williams v KH Consulting Ltd |
| Summary | ARREARS OF WAGES AND HOLIDAY PAY – Applicant’s estate sought arrears of wages – Deductions from wages – Administrator |
| Abstract | AUTHORITY FOUND –ARREARS OF WAGES AND HOLIDAY PAY: Respondent’s evidence as to quantum of arrears accepted as corrected. No dispute that applicant had agreed to some deduction of wages. Applicant agreed to deduction of GST for service fees. Respondent not entitled to withhold wages until third party paid respondent for work. Applicant employed by respondent and entitled to be paid by respondent until termination of employment, regardless of respondent’s financial position. Respondent to pay applicant’s estate arrears of wages and holiday pay, quantum to be determined. |
| Result | Application granted ; Arrears of wages and holiday pay (quantum to be determined) ; No order for costs |
| Main Category | Arrears |
| Number of Pages | 7 |
| PDF File Link: | 2015_NZERA_Auckland_191.pdf [pdf 228 KB] |