Restrictions OK
Jurisdiction Employment Relations Authority - Auckland
Reference No [2017] NZERA Auckland 128
Determination date 28 April 2017
Member N Craig
Representation A Dumbleton ; G Pollak
Location Auckland
Parties Labour Inspector v IXL Petroleum Gas Ltd
Summary PENALTY - Applicant sought penalty breaches of the Minimum Wage Act 1983, Holidays Act 2003 and Wages Protection Act 1983
Abstract AUTHORITY FOUND -;PENALTY: Some breaches had effect of depriving employees of minimum wage and holiday entitlements. Partial compliance regarding record breaches. When approached by applicant, respondent paid full amount claimed. Company and owners are indebted. $14,000 penalty appropriate.
Result Application granted ; Penalty ($14,000)(Crown) ; Costs reserved
Main Category Penalty
Statutes Holidays Act 2003 s14 ; Holidays Act 2003 s17 ; Holidays Act 2003 s23 ; Holidays Act 2003 s50 ; Holidays Act 2003 s56 ; Minimum Wage Act 1983 s6 ; Wages Protection Act 1983 s5
Number of Pages 6
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