| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | CA 152/07 |
| Hearing date | 12 Dec 2007 |
| Determination date | 18 December 2007 |
| Member | J Crichton |
| Representation | D Lane ; no appearance |
| Location | Dunedin |
| Parties | Lane Group Ltd v Burrow |
| Summary | BREACH OF CONTRACT - No appearance by respondent - Respondent resigned without giving appropriate notice - Applicant sought to recover amount equal to value of notice period - Forfeiture provided for in employment agreement and employee handbook - Authority satisfied respondent's behaviour covered by provisions relied on by applicant - Respondent also failed to return uniform and had unpaid shop account - Damages owing - Store person |
| Result | Application granted ; Damages ($1,800)(Notice period) ; ($163.02)(Uniform) ; ($43)(Unpaid account) ; Costs to lie where they fall ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($70)(Filing fee) |
| Main Category | Breach of Contract |
| Number of Pages | 4 |
| PDF File Link: | ca 152_07.pdf [pdf 25 KB] |