Restrictions OK
Jurisdiction Employment Relations Authority - Auckland
Reference No [2015] NZERA Auckland 194
Determination date 26 June 2015
Member Eleanor Robinson
Representation G Hicks (in person) ; T Plummer
Location Auckland
Parties Hicks v Instant Access NZ Ltd
Summary [2015] NZERA Auckland 194
Abstract AUTHORITY FOUND –;ARREARS OF WAGES: Salary increase after trial period not specified in employee requisition form or employment agreement. Applicant had sufficient time to read employment agreement, take independent advice and raise any issues. No evidence that issues raised about salary increase prior to signing. No arrears of wages.;RECOVERY OF MONIES: Applicant’s belief that respondent had approved payment of yearly fees reasonable. Applicant believed manager had authority to authorise this. Applicant to pay respondent $100 recovery of monies.
Result Application granted (recovery of monies) ; Recovery of monies in favour of applicant ($100) ; Application dismissed (arrears of wages)
Main Category Arrears
Statutes ERA s67A;ERA s67A(3);ERA s131;Wages Protection Act 1983 s11(2)
Cases Cited Nelson v Porirua Community Law Resource Centre Incorporated [1993] 2 ERNZ 1109 (EmpC)
Number of Pages 10
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