| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | [2015] NZERA Auckland 309 |
| Determination date | 05 October 2015 |
| Member | James Crichton |
| Representation | R Denmead ; O Moorcroft |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Magill (Labour Inspector) v Rapport Enterprises Ltd |
| Summary | PENALTY – Applicant sought penalty for respondent’s failure to provide wage and time records and employment agreements |
| Abstract | AUTHORITY FOUND -;PENALTY: Respondent readily acknowledged breaches of minimum standards legislation. Employees vulnerable migrants not legally allowed to work. Respondent’s destroying of records deliberate breach but not flagrant. Breaches made in context of cultural imperative. Respondent desired to protect employees from authorities. Deterrence needed. $4,000 penalty appropriate. |
| Result | Application granted ; Penalty ($4,000) ; No order for costs |
| Main Category | Penalty |
| Statutes | ERA s65(4);ERA s136(1);ERA s229(3);Holidays Act 2003 s75(2)(e);Holidays Act 2003 s81;Holidays Act 2003 s83 |
| Cases Cited | Tan v Yang [2014] NZEmpC 65, [2014] ERNZ 733;Xu v McIntosh [2004] 2 ERNZ 448 (EmpC);Zonneveld v Maudaara Ltd [2015] NZERA Christchurch 99 |
| Number of Pages | 7 |
| PDF File Link: | 2015_NZERA_Auckland_309.pdf [pdf 151 KB] |