| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | AA 201/05 |
| Hearing date | 28 Feb 2005 |
| Determination date | 30 May 2005 |
| Member | M Urlich |
| Representation | M Clark ; J Sutton |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | North Shore City Council v Sutton |
| Summary | RECOVERY OF MONIES – Overpayment of wages – Annual review in salary led to salary increase from $23,438 to $25,000 – In error, hourly rate loaded as $24 per hour instead of $12 – Respondent overpaid by $11,210 – Respondent aware of overpayment – Overpayment became known to applicant after respondent’s resignation – Error which resulted in overpayments not made recklessly or indifferently – Respondent to repay overpayment of wages of $11,210 – COUNTERCLAIM – Arrears of wages - Unpaid overtime payments of $7,479 due and owing to respondent - Part-time parking meter mechanic |
| Result | Overpayment of wages ($11,210.45)(To applicant) ; Arrears of wages ($7,479.07)(Overtime payments)(To respondent) ; Costs reserved |
| Statutes | ERA s161;Judicature Amendment Act s94B |
| Cases Cited | Master Builders' Assn (Auckland) Inc v Doe [1999] 1 ERNZ 311 |
| Number of Pages | 3 |
| PDF File Link: | aa 201_05.pdf [pdf 17 KB] |