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)
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