Restrictions OK
Jurisdiction Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch
Reference No [2016] NZERA Christchurch 149
Hearing date 2-Sep-16
Determination date 05 September 2016
Member C Hickey
Representation C O'Connor ; D Thurlow
Location Christchurch
Parties Fairclough v Matakitaki Dairy Ltd
Summary ARREARS OF WAGES AND HOLIDAY PAY – Applicant sought arrears of wages and holiday pay – Deductions from wages - COSTS – Applicant sought contribution to costs
Abstract AUTHORITY FOUND -ARREARS OF WAGES AND HOLIDAY PAY: Respondent failed to pay wages and holiday pay. Respondent not entitled to withhold applicant’s final pay or holiday pay. Respondent to pay applicant $4,223 arrears of wages and holiday pay.COSTS: Appropriate to apply uplift in notional daily tariff to reflect extra telephone conference and preparation for counterclaims ultimately not pursued. Respondent to pay applicant $1,145 contribution to costs.
Result Application granted ; Arrears of wages and holiday pay ($4,223.07) ; Costs in favour of applicant ($1,145) ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($71.56)(filing fee)
Main Category Arrears
Number of Pages 6
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