Restrictions OK
Jurisdiction Employment Relations Authority - Auckland
Reference No [2018] NZERA Auckland 359
Hearing date 15 November 2018
Determination date 19 November 2018
Member Eleanor Robinson
Representation Applicant in Person Merilyn Manik, Emma Andrews & Vaughan Thomas representing the Respondent
Location Auckland
Parties CLEARKIN v GENEVA HEALTHCARE LIMITED
Summary ARREARS OF WAGES AND HOLIDAY PAY – Caregiver – Applicant sought unpaid wages and payment for alternative holidays earned but not taken – Respondent to pay applicant for 8.5 hours of work performed for two clients – Respondent to pay applicant in respect of alternative holidays upon applicant’s request –Application granted RECOVERY OF MONIES – Applicant sought payment for travel to attend to clients – Respondent calculated payment for between client travel in accordance with most direct route – Applicant preferred not to travel on motorway – Applicant entitled to choose her route when travelling to clients however payment not to be paid in excess of the rate paid for most direct route – Respondent did not owe applicant travel payments – Application dismissed BREACH OF CONTRACT – Applicant claimed respondent breached Record of Settlement (“ROS”) by failing to consider pay issues and disputes raised by applicant – Respondent attempted to hold meetings to resolve issues but applicant refused to attend – Respondent did not breach ROS but applicant did as a result of her refusal – Application dismissed
Main Category Arrears
Number of Pages 11
PDF File Link: 2018 NZERA Auckland 359 [pdf 200 KB]