| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | CA 126/04 |
| Hearing date | 30 Sep 2004 |
| Determination date | 22 October 2004 |
| Member | P Cheyne |
| Representation | L Andersen ; MJ Thomas |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Rutten v Cooper |
| Summary | BREACH OF CONTRACT - DAMAGES - Applicant sought damages against respondent for loss of calving records - Alleged respondent destroyed or took records - Respondent's parents had also worked for applicant and were responsible for records - Respondent stayed on in farm house for two weeks after parents left - Respondent also employee of applicant - Not satisfied breach by respondent of express or implied obligations owed to applicant - Claim for damages failed - COUNTERCLAIM - Arrears of wages - Cleaned out sheds - $750 due and owing for shed cleaning - Deduction from wages made for cleaning house after respondent vacated it - Unlawful deduction - $380 due and owing |
| Result | Application dismissed (damages) ; Application granted (Counterclaim) ; Arrears of wages ($750)(Shed cleaning) ; ($380)(Unlawful deduction) ; Costs reserved |
| Statutes | Wages Protection Act 1983 s4 |
| Cases Cited | Walden v Barrance [1996] 2 ERNZ 598 |
| Number of Pages | 5 |
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