| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | [2017] NZERA Christchurch 127 |
| Determination date | 17 July 2017 |
| Member | D Appleton |
| Representation | C Milnes ; J Inns, H Fletcher |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Labour Inspector v Ikeda Suisan Company Ltd |
| Summary | PENALTY – Applicant sought penalty for respondent’s failure to keep accurate time and wage records |
| Abstract | AUTHORITY FOUND –;PENALTY:Deterrence not necessary. Respondent’s eventual cooperation with investigation warranted 50% reduction. Respondent’s financial position treated as neutral. Breaches not deliberate. Respondent not a New Zealand company and not aware of obligations. $40,000 penalty appropriate. |
| Result | Application granted ; Penalty ($40,000)(payable to Crown) ; Costs reserved |
| Main Category | Penalty |
| Statutes | Australian Fair Work Act 2009 s557(1) ; ERA s229(1)(c) ; ERA s130 ; Fisheries Act 1996 s103A(7)(a) ; Fisheries Act 1996 s103A(7)(b) ; Fisheries Act 1996 s103A(7)(g) ; Minimum Wages Act 1983 s8A ; Minimum Wages Act 1983 s8A(1) ; Minimum Wages Act 1983 s8A(1)(g) ; Minimum Wages Act 1983 s10 |
| Cases Cited | Borsboom v Preet PVT Limited [2016] NZEmpC 143;Labour Inspector v Dreamz Global Ltd [2017] NZERA Auckland 13 |
| Number of Pages | 15 |
| PDF File Link: | 2017_NZERA_Christchurch_127.pdf [pdf 194 KB] |