| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | AA 351/06 |
| Hearing date | 21 Nov 2006 |
| Determination date | 21 November 2006 |
| Member | R Arthur |
| Representation | applicant in person ; no appearance |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Taljaard (Labour Inspector) v Valentine Apparel Ltd |
| Summary | ARREARS OF WAGES AND HOLIDAY PAY - Applicant Labour Inspector sought arrears of wages on behalf of W - No appearance by respondent - Respondent previously accepted owed applicant 57 hours wages and seven days annual leave - Advised applicant would receive arrears when respondent paid by customer - Applicant was to be paid $11 hour but could only recover minimum wage for unpaid hours worked - Entitled to holiday pay calculated on actual hourly rate - Interest 8.64 percent - PENALTY - Respondent in breach of Minimum Wage Act 1983 and Holidays Act 2003 - Penalty appropriate |
| Result | Application granted ; Arrears of wages ($584.25) ; Arrears of holiday pay ($665.91) ; Interest (8.64%) ; Penalty ($800)(Payable to Crown) ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($70)(Filing fee) |
| Statutes | Minimum Wage Act 1983;Holidays Act 2003 |
| Number of Pages | 2 |
| PDF File Link: | aa 351_06.pdf [pdf 26 KB] |