| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | [2016] NZERA Auckland 132 |
| Hearing date | 26-Apr-16 |
| Determination date | 02 May 2016 |
| Member | N Craig |
| Representation | A Dumbleton ; P Thilakaratne (in person) |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Labour Inspector v Thilakaratne |
| Summary | PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Applicant sought to bring proceedings against respondent – ARREARS OF HOLIDAY PAY – Applicant sought arrears of holiday pay – COSTS – Applicant sought contribution to costs |
| Abstract | AUTHORITY FOUND –PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE: Respondent director of employer company in default (“D”). D unlikely to be able to pay. Respondent sole director of D, ran day to day business and arranged payment of wages. Respondent authorised default. Applicant authorised to bring action against respondent.ARREARS OF HOLIDAY PAY: Respondent to pay applicant $1,965 arrears of holiday pay.COSTS: One hour investigation meeting. Appropriate to apply notional daily tariff. Respondent o pay applicant $350 contribution to costs. |
| Result | Applications granted ; Arrears of holiday pay ($1,965.38) ; Costs in favour of applicant ($350) ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($71.56) |
| Main Category | Arrears |
| Statutes | ERA s234 ERA s234(1) ; ERA s234(2) ; ERA s234(2)(b) ; ERA s234(3) ; ERA Schedule 1AA cl3 ; Employment Relations Amendment Act 2016 s 38 |
| Cases Cited | Labour Inspector v Cypress Villas Ltd [2015] NZEmpC 157 ; Labour Inspector v Danuja International (PVT) Ltd [2014] NZERA Auckland 165 ; Labour Inspector v Danuja International (PVT) Ltd [2014] NZERA Auckland 392 |
| Number of Pages | 7 |
| PDF File Link: | 2016_NZERA_Auckland_132.pdf [pdf 173 KB] |