| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | [2017] NZERA Auckland 42 |
| Hearing date | 21-Feb-17 |
| Determination date | 21 February 2017 |
| Member | E Robinson |
| Representation | C Bicknell (in person) ; B Rawson |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Bicknell v Phoenix Publishing Ltd |
| Summary | ARREARS OF WAGES AND HOLIDAY PAY – Applicant sought arrears of wages and holiday pay – RECOVERY OF WAGES – Applicant sought recovery of unpaid expenses – COSTS – Applicant sought contribution to costs |
| Abstract | AUTHORITY FOUND –ARREARS OF WAGES AND HOLIDAY PAY: Applicant not required to work notice period but not paid for notice period. Applicant did not receive holiday pay entitlements during employment. Respondent to pay applicant $4,125 arrears of wages and $1,466 arrears of holiday pay.RECOVERY OF WAGES: Employment agreement provided for reimbursement of travel and phone expenses. Respondent to pay applicant $685.81 recovery of monies.COSTS: Less than 2 hour investigation meeting. Appropriate to apply notional daily tariff. Respondent to pay applicant $875 contribution to costs. |
| Result | Applications granted ; Arrears of wages ($4,125) ; Arrears of holiday pay ($1,466.66) ; Recovery of monies ($685.81) ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($351.46)(filing fee, serving fee and travel costs) ; Costs in favour of applicant ($875) |
| Main Category | Arrears |
| Statutes | ERA Second Schedule cl12 ; Holidays Act 2003 s23 |
| Number of Pages | 5 |
| PDF File Link: | 2017_NZERA_Auckland_42.pdf [pdf 99 KB] |