| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | AA 117A/05 |
| Hearing date | 16 Dec 2004 - 17 Dec 2004 (2 days) |
| Determination date | 28 July 2005 |
| Member | J Scott |
| Representation | D Bruce ; A Armstrong |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Wright v Te Tuinga Whanau Trust |
| Summary | PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE - Supplementary determination quantifying remedies - Authority had found applicant had personal grievance and was owed arrears of wages - Parties unable to agree on remedies payable - Authority had ordered respondent to pay reimbursement of lost wages for five months less total earnings over that period - Unbeknownst to Authority applicant had secondary job while working for respondent - Increased hours at secondary job after dismissal - Applicant was to be restored to position she would have been in but for unjustified dismissal - Respondent only entitled to deduct earnings during reimbursement period that were additional to secondary employment earnings received prior to dismissal - Lost wages and arrears calculated - Respondent expressed wish to pay amount ordered over time - Authority did not have power to direct payment over time but recommended award be paid in four equal monthly sums - COSTS - Parties agreed respondent would pay costs of $2,812 |
| Result | Reimbursement of lost wages ($7,719.66) ; Arrears of wages ($787.50) ; Costs in favour of applicant ($2,812.50) |
| Number of Pages | 3 |
| PDF File Link: | aa 117a_05.pdf [pdf 18 KB] |