| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | AA 255/07 |
| Hearing date | 21 Aug 2007 |
| Determination date | 22 August 2007 |
| Member | L Robinson |
| Representation | L Lee (in person) ; no appearance |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Lee v Brett Storey t/a The Alteration Shop |
| Summary | UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – No appearance by respondent – Applicant claimed when returned from holiday told business restructured and had new owner – Applicant told identity of new owner confidential and she was no longer needed - Applicant’s unchallenged evidence accepted – Applicant sent away by respondent - Dismissal unjustified - ARREARS OF HOLIDAY PAY – Applicant claimed instead of being paid when took annual leave respondent made some sporadic payments in addition to weekly wages – Also sought payment for statutory holidays - Arrears due and owing – Interest 11 percent |
| Result | Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($1,280)(Two weeks) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($5,000) ; Arrears of holiday pay ($3,224)(Annual leave) ; ($496)(Statutory holidays) ; Interest (11%) ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($70)(Filing fee) |
| Main Category | Personal Grievance |
| Number of Pages | 4 |
| PDF File Link: | aa 255_07.pdf [pdf 19 KB] |