| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | AA 109/05 |
| Hearing date | 30 Mar 2005 |
| Determination date | 31 March 2005 |
| Member | J Scott |
| Representation | M Ullah (in person) ; no appearance |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Ullah v Academic English and Sports College of New Zealand Ltd |
| Summary | ARREARS OF WAGES - No appearance for respondent - Applicant's wages not paid in full numerous times over eight month period - Wages owing not paid at end of employment - Subsequent agreement for payment in instalments not honoured by respondent - Arrears of wages due and owing - UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Respondent in financial difficulties during applicant's employment due to downturn in student numbers - Applicant volunteered to take leave on understanding that would be recalled when work available - Discovered two weeks later that two new teachers employed by respondent since applicant's departure - Repudiation of agreement with applicant - Unjustified dismissal - COSTS - Costs not in issue as applicant litigant in person - English as a second language teacher |
| Abstract | Applications granted ; Arrears of wages ($5,000 net) ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($4,077 gross)(3 months less earnings) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($2,500) ; No order for costs |
| Result | Applications granted ; Arrears of wages ($5,000 net) ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($4,077 gross)(3 months less earnings) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($2,500) ; No order for costs |
| Statutes | ERA s123(c)(i) |
| Number of Pages | 4 |
| PDF File Link: | aa 109_05.pdf [pdf 17 KB] |