| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Wellington |
| Reference No | [2016] NZERA Wellington 14 |
| Hearing date | 28-Jan-16 |
| Determination date | 28 January 2016 |
| Member | Michele Ryan |
| Representation | J Sebastian ; no appearance |
| Location | Wellington |
| Parties | Garcia v Frontline Security & Consulting Ltd |
| Summary | ARREARS OF WAGES AND HOLIDAY PAY – Applicant sought arrears of wages and holiday pay – Unlawful deductions – No appearance for respondent - Security guard |
| Abstract | AUTHORITY FOUND –;ARREARS OF WAGES AND HOLIDAY PAY: In absence of respondent, applicant’s evidence accepted as proved. Respondent paid applicant wages but then reversed bank transfer. Respondent also failed to pay other wages when due. Respondent deducted money from applicant’s wages without written consent. Respondent to pay applicant $1,790 arrears of wages and $143 arrears of holiday pay. Interest payable. |
| Result | Application granted ; Arrears of wages ($1,790) ; Arrears of holiday pay ($143.20) ; Interest (5%) ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($71.56)(filing fee)($100)(service fees) |
| Main Category | Arrears |
| Statutes | ERA s130;ERA s132;ERA Second Schedule cl11;ERA Second Schedule cl12;Wages Protection Act 1983 s4;Wages Protection Act 1983 s5;Holidays Act 2003 s23(2);Judicature Act 1908;Judicature (Prescribed Rate of Interest) Order 2011 cl4 |
| Number of Pages | 5 |
| PDF File Link: | 2016_NZERA_Wellington_14.pdf [pdf 258 KB] |