| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | AA 217/05 |
| Hearing date | 6 May 2005 |
| Determination date | 15 June 2005 |
| Member | V Campbell |
| Representation | BK Musson (in person) ; M Langdon |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Musson v Abilities Incorporated |
| Summary | ARREARS OF WAGES - Applicant alleged he signed a form promising increase in hourly rate after trial period completed - Wage increase not paid - Authority not satisfied form produced was one used by respondent - Claim for wage increase not made out - Applicant paid correctly for all hours worked - UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE - Applicant received two warnings about time keeping - Warning issued in absence of procedural fairness could constitute an unjustified disadvantage - Remedies - Scant evidence of hurt and humiliation - Applicant aware of requirement to communicate with respondent when absent - Contributory conduct 50 percent |
| Result | Application dismissed (Arrears) ; Application granted (Unjustified disadvantage) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($1,000 reduced to $500) ; No order for costs ; Filing fee in favour of applicant ($70) |
| Number of Pages | 6 |
| PDF File Link: | aa 217_05.pdf [pdf 23 KB] |