| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | [2016] NZERA Christchurch 32 |
| Determination date | 16 March 2016 |
| Member | Michael Loftus |
| Representation | A Dumbleton ; A Shaw |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Borsboom (Labour Inspector) v Preet PVT Ltd & Ors |
| Other Parties | Warrington Discount Tobacco Ltd, Dilbag Singh Bal |
| Summary | PENALTY – Applicant sought penalties for failure to pay minimum wage, failure to pay holiday pay, failure to keep records and failure to provide employment agreements except when required for immigration purposes |
| Abstract | AUTHORITY FOUND –;PENALTY: Occurrence of breaches conceded in consent order and submissions. Breaches impacted on employees. Employees vulnerable migrant workers. Multiple breaches occurred. $10,000 penalty appropriate for first respondent, $15,000 penalty appropriate for second respondent. |
| Result | Application granted ; Penalty ($10,000)(first respondent)(payable to Crown)($15,000)(second respondent)(payable to Crown) No order for costs |
| Main Category | Penalty |
| Statutes | ERA;ERA s65;Holidays Act 2003;Holidays Act 2003 s23;Holidays Act 2003 s24;Holidays Act 2003 s25;Holidays Act 2003 s50;Holidays Act 2003 s60;Holidays Act 2003 s71;Holidays Act 2003 s81;Minimum Wage Act 1983;Minimum Wage Act 1983 s6 |
| Cases Cited | Borsboom v Preet Pvt Ltd [2015] NZERA Christchurch 47;Tan v Yang [2014] NZEmpC 65 |
| Number of Pages | 6 |
| PDF File Link: | 2016_NZERA_Christchurch_32.pdf [pdf 157 KB] |