| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | AA 236/08 |
| Hearing date | 24 Jun 2008 |
| Determination date | 07 July 2008 |
| Member | L Robinson |
| Representation | K McConnell ; T Sula (in person) |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Brand Developers Ltd t/a TV Shop v Sula |
| Summary | RECOVERY OF MONIES – Applicant claimed overpayment in error made to respondent of $11,637.37 – Applicant asked Authority to investigate overpayment and sought order respondent repay amount – No statement in reply received from respondent – Respondent did not attend investigation meeting, however, respondent participated by telephone – Authority found amount credited in error to respondent’s bank account – Respondent transferred $8,000 to sisters bank account in Australia – Respondent rented sister’s property in New Zealand - Respondent argued only meant to transfer $800 as rent payment to sister – Respondent took steps to recover funds upon request of applicant but funds not recovered – Respondent made part repayment of $3,610 – Applicant proposed part payment agreement for outstanding sum but withdrew proposal and advised applicant sister attempting to restructure finances to reimburse applicant – Authority ordered applicant to repay respondent $8,000 |
| Result | Application granted ; Recovery of monies ($8,000) ; Costs reserved |
| Main Category | Recovery of Monies |
| Number of Pages | 4 |
| PDF File Link: | aa 236_08.pdf [pdf 21 KB] |