Restrictions OK
Jurisdiction Employment Relations Authority - Auckland
Reference No AA 297A/07
Determination date 19 December 2007
Member D King
Representation J McTaggart (in person) ; N Witehira
Location Auckland
Parties McTaggart v N & M Witehira Ltd
Summary PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE - Quantum of remedies - Calculation of remedies reserved to enable applicant to provided medical information - While clear applicant had been seriously ill, extent to which illness precipitated by work related factors unclear - Lost wages limited to statutory three month period - Applicant also entitled to compensation - Unable to commence penalty action as more than 12 months had passed since cause of action arose
Result Quantum specified ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($9,107.50)(3 months) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($3,000) ; Disbursements ($70)(Filing fee)
Main Category Practice & Procedure
Statutes ERA s135(5)
Cases Cited McTaggart v N & M Witehira Ltd unreported, D King, 25 September 2007, AA 297/07
Number of Pages 2
PDF File Link: aa 297a_07.pdf [pdf 13 KB]