| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | CA 133/03 |
| Hearing date | 28 Nov 2003 - 12 Dec 2003 (2 days) |
| Determination date | 15 December 2003 |
| Member | P Cheyne |
| Representation | JL Minhinnick (In person) ; no appearance |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Minhinnick v Johnson t/a Quality Fixers 2002 |
| Summary | ARREARS OF WAGES AND HOLIDAY PAY - No appearance for respondent - Applicant alleged underpaid wages - Respondent ordered to pay arrears of wages and holiday pay - Interest 7 percent - PENALTY - Failure to provide copy of intended written employment agreement - No notice of right to seek independent advice - Failure to pay applicant regularly on scheduled pay day - Breach of s4 Wages Protection Act 1983 - Respondent knew applicant had compulsory obligation to pay regular amount to third party - Penalty payable to applicant for breach of Wages Protection Act and Employment Relations Act 2000 |
| Result | Application granted ; Arrears of wages and holiday pay ($375.41) ; Penalty ($1,000)(Breach of s64(2) ERA)(Payable to applicant) ; ($1,500)(Breach of Wages Protection Act)(Payable to applicant) ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($70)(Filing fee) |
| Statutes | ERA s64(2);Wages Protection Act 1983 s4;Wages Protection Act 1983 s13 |
| Number of Pages | 2 |
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