| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | CA 28/06 |
| Hearing date | 22 Feb 2006 |
| Determination date | 23 February 2006 |
| Member | P Cheyne |
| Representation | NK Kelly (in person) ; J Howman |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Kelly v Howman t/a Serenada Country Lodge |
| Summary | DISPUTE - Applicant sought payment of wages for two weeks' notice period - Respondent closed business for six weeks but continued to pay staff during that time - Respondent said she gave that undertaking on basis that staff would return to work for her when business reopened - Applicant worked in alternative job during shutdown - Then gave two weeks' notice of resignation - Respondent alleged was an element of deceit or calculation behind applicant's actions - As a result, respondent alleged did not need to pay her during notice period - Employment agreement was for minimum of 35 hours per week - Respondent obliged to pay applicant for minimum hours each week and could not insist on applicant's return to work as condition of payment for closedown period - Entitled to payment for two weeks' notice period |
| Result | Orders accordingly ; Payment for notice period wages ($1,050)(Two weeks') ; No order for costs |
| Number of Pages | 2 |
| PDF File Link: | ca 28_06.pdf [pdf 12 KB] |