| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | AA 390/05 |
| Hearing date | 29 Sep 2005 |
| Determination date | 03 October 2005 |
| Member | R A Monaghan |
| Representation | D Newman (in person) ; C McLeod |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Newman v Aaron Transport Ltd |
| Summary | ARREARS OF WAGES AND HOLIDAY PAY - Applicant summarily dismissed - Did not receive final pay - Respondent alleged unlawful actions of applicant had put respondent to considerable expense - Applicant had stayed at motel though not authorised to so incur costs - Wages Protection Act obliged employers to pay entire amount of wages due - No right to unilaterally withhold wages - Wages plus allowances due and owing |
| Result | Arrears of wages ($946.73) ; Meal and clothing allowance ($154.22) ; No order for costs |
| Statutes | Wages Protection act 1983 s4 |
| Number of Pages | 2 |
| PDF File Link: | aa 390_05.pdf [pdf 9 KB] |