| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | CA 35/09 |
| Determination date | 24 March 2009 |
| Member | H Doyle |
| Representation | D Lloyd ; T Brownie |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Reeper v Glenorchy Hotel and Backpackers Ltd |
| Summary | COMPLIANCE ORDER – Applicant sought compliance with mediated settlement – No statement in reply lodged – No appearance by respondent at telephone conference – Authority issued notice of direction for respondent to provide reason for non-compliance – Respondent left voice message with Authority support officer – Support officer unable to contact respondent – Hearing date set down – Authority satisfied respondent failed to pay settlement sum due – Compliance ordered – Applicant claimed interest on settlement sum – Authority awarded interest from date of settlement until date of payment, as settlement sum comprised of arrears of wages - COSTS – Authority accepted applicant incurred additional legal fees due to respondent’s non-compliance – Authority awarded reasonable costs and disbursements in favour of applicant |
| Result | Compliance ordered ; Interest (5%) ; Costs in favour of applicant ($625) ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($70)(filing fee) |
| Main Category | Compliance Order |
| Statutes | ERA s149;ERA Schedule 2 cl11 |
| Number of Pages | 4 |
| PDF File Link: | ca 35_09.pdf [pdf 123 KB] |