| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | [2016] NZERA Christchurch 166 |
| Hearing date | 13-Sep-16 |
| Determination date | 21 September 2016 |
| Member | P van Keulen |
| Representation | A McElroy ; N Manawatu |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Labour Inspector v Te Rakiamoa Management Ltd |
| Summary | PENALTY - Applicant sought penalty for failure to provide documents |
| Abstract | AUTHORITY FOUND -PENALTY: No reasonable cause for failure. Failure not deliberate or intentional. Breach minimumal but prevented applicant from being able to complete timely audit. Need for deterrence. $1,000 penalty appropriate. |
| Result | Application granted ; Penalty ($1,000)(payable to Crown) ; Costs reserved |
| Main Category | Penalty |
| Statutes | ERA s133A ; ERA s229(3) |
| Cases Cited | Tan v Yang [2014] NZEmpC 65, [2014] ERNZ 733 ; Xu v McIntosh [2004] 2 ERNZ 448 (EmpC) |
| Number of Pages | 8 |
| PDF File Link: | 2016_NZERA_Christchurch_166.pdf [pdf 294 KB] |