| 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] |