| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | CA 10A/09 |
| Determination date | 01 April 2009 |
| Member | H Doyle |
| Representation | KW Chandler (in person) ; D Smith |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Chandler v Prime Pine Kaikoura Ltd |
| Summary | PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Quantum of remedies – Authority reserved leave on calculation of lost wages if parties could not agree on sum – Parties unable to resolve issue – Applicant claimed actual hours worked over 40 hours per week therefore should be averaged out as basis for calculation – Respondent claimed lost wages calculated on 40 hours per week basis consistent with employment agreement (“EA”) – Authority found applicant worked over 40 hours per week at all material times and excess hours recorded as overtime – Found actual hours of work should be averaged out which was 48 hours per week – Found not appropriate to take ordinary hours from EA – Found respondent’s methodology for determining quantum appropriate |
| Result | Reimbursement of lost wages ($624)(3 months) |
| Main Category | Practice & Procedure |
| Number of Pages | 3 |
| PDF File Link: | ca 10a_09.pdf [pdf 15 KB] |