| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | CA 106/04 |
| Hearing date | 28 Jun 2004 |
| Determination date | 31 August 2004 |
| Member | J Wilson |
| Representation | J Goldstein ; I Thompson |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Clark v Ethical Remediation Ltd t/a Iron Craft 2002 |
| Summary | ARREARS OF WAGES - Applicant employed in family business - Business bought by respondent - Offered employment “on same terms and conditions” - Alleged previous conditions of employment included full use of company vehicle and footwear allowance - Alleged promise of “loyalty bonus” upon 12 months service with respondent - On redundancy 12 months later applicant sought unpaid bonus and allowance, and compensation for loss of use of motor vehicle - Use of motor vehicle not condition of employment - Previous arrangement for use of vehicle merely privilege granted to applicant as son of owner - No compensation payable - Footwear payment made at time of redundancy sufficient - No evidence that respondent agreed to reimburse total cost of boots purchased by applicant - On balance respondent offered applicant loyalty bonus - 12 months continuous service only condition for payment - Loyalty bonus due and owing |
| Result | Application granted in part ; Arrears of wages ($3146)(Loyalty bonus) ; Costs reserved |
| Number of Pages | 4 |
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