| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | [2017] NZERA Auckland 303 |
| Hearing date | 28-Sep-17 |
| Determination date | 02 October 2017 |
| Member | T Tetitaha |
| Representation | A Harvey ; R Poole |
| Location | Whangarei |
| Parties | Hampshire v Building Services Northland Ltd |
| Summary | ARREARS OF WAGES AND HOLIDAY PAY – Applicant sought arrears of wages and holiday pay – COSTS – Applicant sought contribution towards costs – Builder |
| Abstract | AUTHORITY FOUND –;ARREARS OF WAGES AND HOLIDAY PAY: Respondent unreasonably and unilaterally deducted wages without consulting applicant prior. Respondent failed to pay holiday pay. Respondent to pay applicant $8,402 arrears of wages and $5,496 holiday pay.;COSTS: Half day investigation meeting. Appropriate to apply daily tariff. Respondent to pay applicant $2,250 contribution towards costs. |
| Result | Applications granted ; Arrears of wages ($8,402.82) ; Arrears of holiday pay ($5,496) ; Costs in favour of applicant ($2,250) |
| Main Category | Arrears |
| Statutes | Accident Compensation Act 2003;ERA s4(1A);Holidays Act 2003;Wages Protection Act 1983 s5;ERA s4(1A) |
| Number of Pages | 5 |
| PDF File Link: | 2017_NZERA_Auckland_303.pdf [pdf 18 KB] |