| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | [2017] NZERA Christchurch 69 |
| Hearing date | 23-Feb-17 |
| Determination date | 05 May 2017 |
| Member | H Doyle |
| Representation | J Ongley ; A Gallagher |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Labour Inspector v Wyatt Farm Ltd |
| Summary | ARREARS OF WAGES AND HOLIDAY PAY - Applicant sought arrears of wages and holiday pay - Farm Workers |
| Abstract | AUTHORITY FOUND -;ARREARS OF WAGES AND HOLIDAY PAY: Respondent failed to pay two employees time and a half for work on public holiday. Respondent to pay applicant $57 arears of statutory holiday pay for first employee, $104 arrears of statutory holiday pay for second employee. Respondent failed to pay second employee minimum wage. Respondent to pay applicant $1,389 arrears of wages for second employee. Interest payable. |
| Result | Applications granted ; Arrears of wages ($1389.81)(second employee) ; Arrears of holiday pay ($57)(first employee)($104.03)(second employee) ; Interest (5%) ; Costs reserved |
| Main Category | Arrears |
| Statutes | ERA s223B ; ERA Second Schedule cl11(1) ; Holidays Act 2003 s50 ; Holidays Act 2003 s75 ; Holidays Act 2003 s75(2)(c) ; Holidays Act 2003 s77 ; Holidays Act 2003 s81 ; Holidays Act 2003 s83 ; Judicature Act 1908 s87(3) ; Minimum Wage Act 1983 s6 ; Minimum Wage Act 1983 s10; Minimum Wage Act 1983 s11 ; Wages Protection Act 1983 s4 ; Wages Protection Act 1983 s5 ; Wages Protection Act 1983 s13 |
| Number of Pages | 9 |
| PDF File Link: | 2017_NZERA_Christchurch_69.pdf [pdf 121 KB] |