| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Wellington |
| Reference No | WA 6/04 |
| Hearing date | 21 Jan 2004 |
| Determination date | 26 January 2004 |
| Member | G J Wood |
| Representation | G Drew ; A Stell (In person), H Stell (In person) |
| Location | Napier |
| Parties | Drew and Anor v Stell |
| Other Parties | Esztl |
| Summary | ARREARS OF WAGES - Jurisdiction - Alleged non-payment of wages - Whether employees or volunteers - Engaged to work on vineyard - Informal engagement process for vineyard workers - Previous practice of engaging volunteer workers - Credibility - Applicants' evidence preferred - Respondent incorrectly thought applicants wanted to work as volunteers - Applicants had been asked to record hours of work - Conduct indicative of employee status - Arrears due and owing |
| Result | Application granted ; Arrears of wages ($424) ; Costs reserved |
| Statutes | ERA s6 |
| Number of Pages | 6 |
| PDF File Link: | wa 6_04.pdf [pdf 25 KB] |