| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Wellington |
| Reference No | WA 22/09 |
| Hearing date | 3 Mar 2009 |
| Determination date | 03 March 2009 |
| Member | P R Stapp |
| Representation | G Ogilvie ; no appearance |
| Location | Wellington |
| Parties | Joseph v Sharma and Anor |
| Summary | ARREARS OF WAGES – Applicant claimed not always paid wages and for extra days worked to cover absences – First respondent sole director of second respondent - No appearance for respondents – No wage and time records produced by respondents – Respondents earlier accepted that money owed but disputed sum - Applicant calculated sums owed using applicant’s and respondent’s bank statements – Authority accepted wages due and owing in sums claimed by applicant - ARREARS OF HOLIDAY PAY – Applicant sought annual leave payments for seven weeks – Authority reduced claim for holiday taken during employment – Found applicant owed five weeks’ annual holiday pay – Applicant claimed worked 26 statutory holidays – Authority found alternative holiday pay due and owing – COSTS – Applicant entitled to $1,000 contribution to costs |
| Result | Applications granted ; Arrears of wages ($7,150) ; Arrears of holiday pay ($5,225) ; Costs in favour of applicant ($1,000) ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($70)(filing fee) |
| Main Category | Arrears |
| Statutes | ERA Schedule 2 cl12 |
| Number of Pages | 3 |
| PDF File Link: | wa 22_09.pdf [pdf 23 KB] |