| 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 |
| PDF File Link: | 2015_NZERA_Auckland_194.pdf [pdf 201 KB] |