Restrictions OK
Jurisdiction Employment Relations Authority - Auckland
Reference No [2016] NZERA Auckland 86
Determination date 16 March 2016
Member Anna Fitzgibbon
Representation L Yukich ; R Towner, D France
Location Auckland
Parties McPherson v Carter Holt Harvey Ltd and Anor
Other Parties Carter Holt Harvey Pulp and Paper Ltd (now OJI Fibre Solutions (New Zealand) Ltd
Summary ARREARS OF HOLIDAY PAY – Applicant sought arrears of holiday pay
Abstract AUTHORITY FOUND -;ARREARS OF HOLIDAY PAY: First respondent correctly calculated applicant’s annual leave and alternative holidays entitlement upon termination of employment. Applicant’s earnings from first respondent not included in gross earnings calculation of second respondent. Purpose of letter of offer ensured applicant’s service with first respondent included in calculation of service-related benefits. No arrears of holiday pay.
Result Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
Main Category Arrears
Statutes ERA s174;Holidays Act 2003 s8(1)(a);Holidays Act 2003 s8(3);Holidays Act 2003 s14;Holidays Act 2003 s16;Holidays Act 2003 s24
Cases Cited McPherson and Anor v Carter Holt Harvey and Anor [2015] NZERA Auckland 227;Pulp and Paper Industry Council of the Manufacturing and Construction Workers Union v Carter Holt Harvey Pulp and Paper Ltd [2015] NZERA Auckland 189
Number of Pages 9
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