| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | CA 85/04 |
| Hearing date | 1 Jul 2004 |
| Determination date | 04 August 2004 |
| Member | P Cheyne |
| Representation | LJ McPherson ; no appearance |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | McPherson v Dunedin Craft Centre Ltd |
| Summary | ARREARS OF WAGES AND HOLIDAY PAY - Company employer not director - No legal basis for looking beyond company - Sought wages in lieu of notice - Even though applicant elected to cease work instead of working out notice period was still entitled to wages for that period - $2,880 wages due and owing - $5,040 holiday pay due and owing - Contrary to respondent's allegation, satisfied that applicant entitled to certain property in his possession - PERSONAL GRIEVANCE - Applicant sought compensation for breach of good faith - Applicant had agreed to reduced hourly rate for period of time because company had shortage of money with which to pay debts - Shortly after was made redundant - Agreement to reduced wage not conditional on applicant's continued employment - No breach of good faith in any event |
| Result | Application granted ; Arrears of wages ($2,880) ; Arrears of holiday pay ($5,40) ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($70) |
| Number of Pages | 3 |
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