| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Wellington |
| Reference No | WA 174/04 |
| Hearing date | 14 Dec 2004 |
| Determination date | 16 December 2004 |
| Member | G J Wood |
| Representation | no appearance ; R Livingstone (in person) |
| Location | Wellington |
| Parties | Burney v Livingstone |
| Summary | ARREARS OF WAGES - No appearance for applicant - No good cause shown for failure to attend though rang Authority after investigation meeting and said thought investigation meeting was next day - Did not make that information available when rang by Authority at commencement of meeting - Authority acted in matter as if applicant present - Respondent's evidence accepted - Applicant's partner sought to purchase respondent's business - Applicant and partner commenced work at salon on understanding that sale and purchase agreements prepared and confirmed as soon as possible - Did not eventuate - Applicant and partner never paid - Applicant worked as receptionist (position which had only ever required a few hours a week) - Applicant in attendance full time on basis was learning to assist partner - No employment relationship between parties |
| Result | Application dismissed ; Costs reserved |
| Statutes | ERA Second Schedule cl12 |
| Number of Pages | 2 |
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