| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | AA 229/05 |
| Hearing date | 21 Jun 2005 |
| Determination date | 21 June 2005 |
| Member | L Robinson |
| Representation | BE Liggett (in person) ; W Sharplin (in person) |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Liggett v Sharplin |
| Summary | DISPUTE - Applicant alleged respondent owed him $1,600 for balance of livecow" bonus in parties' employment agreement - Agreement provided for "$2,000 livecow bonus, less $400 for each dead cow" - Seven cows died during applicant's service - Applicant alleged he was not responsible for any of cows' passing - Clause did not make distinction about circumstances of each cow's death - Entitlement to livecow bonus of $2,000 reduced by $400 for each cow that died - Respondent discounted deaths of three cows even though not obliged to and paid $400 to applicant - No contractual entitlement to any further payment - Dairy herd manager" |
| Result | Application dismissed ; Costs reserved |
| Number of Pages | 2 |
| PDF File Link: | aa 229_05.pdf [pdf 27 KB] |