| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | [2016] NZERA Christchurch 154 |
| Hearing date | 8-Jun-16 |
| Determination date | 13 September 2016 |
| Member | C Hickey |
| Representation | G Kelly ; J Goldstein |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Labour Inspector v Best Health Products Ltd |
| Summary | PENALTY – Applicant sought penalty for failure to provide wages, time and holiday records on request |
| Abstract | AUTHORITY FOUND –PENALTY: Respondent failed to fully comply with applicant’s notice without reasonable cause. Breach serious. Respondent previously subject to penalty for similar failure. No remorse shown. Need for deterrence. $3,500 penalty appropriate. |
| Result | Application granted ; Penalty ($3,500)(payable to Crown) ; Costs reserved |
| Main Category | Penalty |
| Statutes | ERA s135 ; ERA s223(1) ; ERA s229 ; ERA s229(1)(c) ; ERA s229(7) |
| Cases Cited | Nee v Best Health Products Ltd [2015] NZERA Christchurch 84 ; Tan v Yang [2014] NZEmpC 65, [2014] ERNZ 733 ; Xu v McIntosh [2004] 2 ERNZ 448 (EmpC) |
| Number of Pages | 13 |
| PDF File Link: | 2016_NZERA_Christchurch_154.pdf [pdf 156 KB] |