| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | [2016] NZERA Christchurch 155 |
| Hearing date | 8-Jun-16 |
| Determination date | 13 September 2016 |
| Member | C Hickey |
| Representation | G Kelly ; J Goldstein |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Labour Inspector v Beachlife Apartments 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. Other business of respondent’s director 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 s130 ; 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 |
| Number of Pages | 14 |
| PDF File Link: | 2016_NZERA_Christchurch_155.pdf [pdf 162 KB] |