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
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