| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | CA 66/05 |
| Hearing date | 3 May 2005 |
| Determination date | 11 May 2005 |
| Member | J Crichton |
| Representation | S Gardiner (in person) ; D Anderson |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Gardiner v Rock and Rolly Ltd t/a Rock Pub and Cafe |
| Summary | ARREARS OF WAGES - Applicant alleged wages had been withheld from him in relation to short period of employment with respondent - Applicant resigned - Respondent alleged entitled to withhold wages either because of provision in agreement stating must have given one week's notice or one week's wages would be dedicated - Alternatively alleged applicant promised to work out week - Turned up to work on Monday but left after lunch and never returned - Could not rely on agreement since unsigned and very short period of employment (one week) - Entitled to rely on promise - Not entitled to wages - Chef |
| Result | Application dismissed ; Costs to lie where they fall |
| Number of Pages | 4 |
| PDF File Link: | ca 66_05.pdf [pdf 19 KB] |