| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | AA 138/08 |
| Hearing date | 10 Apr 2008 |
| Determination date | 11 April 2008 |
| Member | R Arthur |
| Representation | P Rakich ; Respondent in person |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Computer Dynamics Ltd v Chevon Wellington |
| Summary | RECOVERY OF MONIES – Applicant sought reimbursement for overpayment of wages and outstanding staff account – Respondent accepted was overpaid wages and owed money on staff account – Authority found applicant paid for days did not work - Found payment made in good faith as if applicant on leave, and in reliance on term of employment agreement requiring applicant to reimburse pay received for leave in excess of entitlement – Found applicant entitled to overpayment of wages and monies owing on staff account - COSTS – One hour investigation meeting - Applicant incurred actual costs of $900 – Authority found reasonable contribution to costs appropriate – Considering respondent’s assets, Authority found order for payment by instalments not necessary |
| Result | Application granted (recovery of monies) ; Overpayment of wages ($1,058.16) ; Staff account ($38.43) ; Costs in favour of applicant ($500) ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($70)(filing fee) |
| Main Category | Recovery of Monies |
| Statutes | Wages Protection Act 1983 s4;Wages Protection Act 1983 s5;Wages Protection Act 1983 s6 |
| Number of Pages | 3 |
| PDF File Link: | aa 138_08.pdf [pdf 17 KB] |