Restrictions OK
Jurisdiction Employment Relations Authority - Auckland
Reference No [2016] NZERA Auckland 380
Hearing date 14 Nov 2016 - 15 Nov 2016 (2 days)
Determination date 21 November 2016
Member R Arthur
Representation M Urlich; no appearance, no appearance, R Nand (for Ramada)
Location Auckland
Parties Labour Inspector v Adamar No.2 Ltd (in Liquidation) and Ors
Other Parties Ramada, Ramada
Summary ARREARS OF WAGES AND HOLIDAY PAY – Applicant sought arrears of wages and holiday pay
Abstract AUTHORITY FOUND –ARREARS OF WAGES AND HOLIDAY PAY: Respondents failed to provide reliable evidence to refute applicant’s claims. First respondent unlikely to be able to pay in full. Third respondent officer of company who directed or authorised default in payment. First and third respondent jointly and severally to pay applicant $70,053 arrears of wages and holiday pay. Interest payable.
Result Application granted ; Arrears of wages and holiday pay ($70,053.54) ; Interest (5%) ; Costs reserved
Main Category Arrears
Statutes ERA s132 ; ERA Part 9A ; ERA s173E ; ERA s234 ; ERA s234(2) ; ERA s234(3) ; ERA Schedule 1AA cl3(7) ; ERA Second Schedule cl11(1) ; Companies Act 1993 s248 ; Companies Act 1993 Schedule 7 cl1(2)(a) ; Companies Act 1993 Schedule 7 cl1(2)(c) ; Judicature (Prescribed Rate of Interest) Order 2011 cl4 ; Receivership Act 1993
Cases Cited Brill v MacRury [2016] NZCA 262 ; Fagotti v Acme Ltd [2015] NZEmpC 135, (2015) NZELR 1 ; Macrury v Cypress Villas Ltd [2015] NZEmpC 157 ; PBO Ltd (formerly Rush Security Ltd) v Da Cruz [2005] ERNZ 808 (EmpC)
Number of Pages 21
PDF File Link: 2016_NZERA_Auckland_380.pdf [pdf 384 KB]