| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | [2018] NZERA Christchurch 10 |
| Determination date | 26 January 2018 |
| Member | A Dallas |
| Representation | T Teesdale ; R Thompson, C Gordon |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Evolve Education Group Ltd v Hobbs |
| Summary | RECOVERY OF MONIES – Applicant sought recovery of wages overpaid to respondent |
| Abstract | AUTHORITY FOUND – RECOVERY OF MONIES: Applicant overpaid respondent $14,750 wages. Applicant deducted $6,615 from respondent's final pay as part-repayment of the over-payment. Respondent and applicant to exchange $6,615 to ensure a legal basis exists for recovery of payment. Respondent to pay applicant $8,134 recovery of monies. |
| Result | Application granted ; Recovery of monies ($8,134.82) ; Costs reserved |
| Main Category | Recovery of Monies |
| Statutes | ERA s174E Judicature Act 1908 s94B Wages Protection Act 1983 s5(2) Wages Protection Act 1983 s6 |
| Cases Cited | Aztec Packaging Ltd v Malevris [2012] NZHC 243 Commissioner of Inland Revenue v Stiassny [2012] NZCA 106 Fagotti v Acme & Co Ltd [2015] NZEmpC 135 Faoi v Air New Zealand Ltd [2012] NZEmpC 57 PBO Ltd v Da Cruz [2005] ERNZ 808 (EmpC) New Zealand Fire Service Commission v Warner [2010] NZEmpC 90 |
| Number of Pages | 9 |
| PDF File Link: | 2018_NZERA_Christchurch_10.pdf [pdf 173 KB] |