Restrictions OK
Jurisdiction Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch
Reference No CA 43/09
Determination date 09 April 2009
Member J Crichton
Representation R Thompson ; no appearance
Location Christchurch
Parties Installer Services Group Ltd v Burd
Summary ARREARS OF MONIES – No appearance for respondent - Applicant sought recovery of monies, company property and reimbursement of notice not worked – Respondent unexpectedly resigned with immediate effect and left company vehicle at Nelson airport – Resignation advised “everything [respondent] needed” in vehicle – Applicant claimed respondent in possession of two CD players, unaccounted for banking and cash float – Authority found respondent in possession of cash float and entitled to recovery of $500 – Found respondent trusted with company banking and applicant entitled to recovery of $652 – Found respondent in possession of CD players and entitled to recovery of $234 – Found applicant incurred recovery of vehicle expenses and entitled to reimbursement of $316 – Found respondent’s sudden resignation caused applicant loss therefore circumstances appropriate to recover overpaid wages of $1,842 – Found applicant could not claim for lost profits – Monies owing – PENALTY – Applicant sought penalty for breach of employment agreement – Authority made no findings on matter - COSTS – Costs to lie where they fall
Main Category Recovery of Monies
Statutes Employment Relations Authority Regulations 2000 16(3)(a)(i);Employment Relations Authority Regulations 2000 16(3)(a)(iv)
Number of Pages 5
PDF File Link: ca 43_09.pdf [pdf 16 KB]