| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | AA 250/07 |
| Hearing date | 10 Aug 2007 |
| Determination date | 15 August 2007 |
| Member | R Arthur |
| Representation | S Finau (in person) ; no appearance |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Finau v Xtreme Construction Ltd |
| Summary | ARREARS OF WAGES – No appearance for respondent – Applicant submitted not paid correct amount for hours worked – Claimed respondent initially agreed to pay arrears, but later suggested paying wages due at lower hourly rate – Applicant’s evidence accepted – Arrears due and owing - Applicant also sought compensation for effects of not getting paid – As claim not a personal grievance, Authority unable to award compensation – However, entitled to interest on outstanding sum – COSTS – Length of investigation meeting not specified – Applicant entitled to costs charged by lawyer initially engaged to recover wages – Construction worker |
| Result | Application granted ; Arrears of wages ($1,940) ; Interest (10.73%) ; Costs in favour of applicant ($100) ; Disbursements ($70)(Filing fee) |
| Main Category | Arrears |
| Number of Pages | 4 |
| PDF File Link: | aa 250_07.pdf [pdf 18 KB] |