| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | [2016] NZERA Christchurch 125 |
| Hearing date | 26/07/2016 |
| Determination date | 29 July 2016 |
| Member | Christine Hickey |
| Representation | C Milnes; F Parker |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Labour Inspector v Keo Thai Restaurant Ltd |
| Summary | PENALTY – Applicant sought penalty for failure to comply with enforceable undertaking |
| Abstract | AUTHORITY FOUND –PENALTY: Breaches mildly serious. Respondent repeatedly failed to comply. Minor impact on employees. Affected employees vulnerable. Need for deterrence. Lack of genuine remorse. $4,500 penalty appropriate. |
| Result | Application granted ; Penalty ($4,500)(payable to Crown) ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($71.56)(filing fee) ; No order for costs |
| Main Category | Penalty |
| Statutes | ERA s130 ; ERA s135 ; ERA s223C ; ERA s223C(2) ; Holidays Act 2003 s81 |
| Cases Cited | Labour Inspector v Discount Food Warehouse Ltd [2016] NZERA Christchurch 104 ; Labour Inspector v Swan [2015] NZERA Auckland 101 ; Tan v Yang [2014] NZEmpC 65, [2014] ERNZ 733 |
| Number of Pages | 8 |
| PDF File Link: | 2016_NZERA_Christchurch_125.pdf [pdf 120 KB] |