| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | CA 76/06 |
| Hearing date | 20 Apr 2006 |
| Determination date | 25 May 2006 |
| Member | H Doyle |
| Representation | S Bonnafoux (in person) ; S Cowles |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Bonnafoux v Zico Ltd |
| Summary | ARREARS OF WAGES – Claim for payment of performance bonus – Employment agreement provided for payment of bonus after each completed period of six months employment if performance satisfactory – Applicant resigned – Sought payment of bonus for final six months of employment – Informed bonus not payable as performance unsatisfactory – Payment of bonus not truly discretionary but required objective performance assessment in terms of duties and responsibilities – Performance measures never specified – No formal performance review before resignation – Some issues discussed but no clear evidence applicant told during employment that performance unsatisfactory – Performance bonus due and owing – Restaurant manager |
| Result | Application granted ; Arrears of wages ($2,100)(Performance bonus) ; No order for costs ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($70)(Filing fee) |
| Number of Pages | 7 |
| PDF File Link: | ca 76_06.pdf [pdf 38 KB] |