Restrictions OK
Jurisdiction Employment Relations Authority - Auckland
Reference No [2017] NZERA Auckland 298
Hearing date 26-Sep-17
Determination date 27 September 2017
Member T Tetitaha
Representation E Uddin (in person) ; no appearance
Location Auckland
Parties Uddin v HD Security Services Ltd
Summary UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE – Applicant claimed unjustifiably disadvantaged by respondent’s actions – ARREARS OF WAGES – Applicant sought arrears of wages – PENALTY – Applicant sought penalty for respondent’s breach of good faith – Security Officer – No appearance for respondent
Abstract AUTHORITY FOUND –;UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE: Applicant unjustifiably disadvantaged by respondent’s failure to provide uniform applicant paid for and by aggressive behaviour of manager. REMEDIES: No contributory conduct. $2,250 compensation appropriate.;ARREARS OF WAGES: Respondent to pay applicant $540 arrears of wages.;PENALTY: Respondent acted in a serious, deliberate and sustained manner to mislead and deceive applicant. $1,000 penalty appropriate.
Result Applications granted ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($2,250) ; Arrears of wages ($540) ; Penalty ($1,000)(payable to applicant) ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($71.56)(filing fee)
Main Category Personal Grievance
Statutes ERA s103A ; ERA s124
Number of Pages 6
PDF File Link: 2017_NZERA_Auckland_298.pdf [pdf 167 KB]