Restrictions OK
Jurisdiction Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch
Reference No CA 57/09
Determination date 01 May 2009
Member P Montgomery
Representation A Lines (in person) ; D Black
Location Christchurch
Parties Labour Inspector v Allied Investments Ltd
Summary ARREARS OF HOLIDAY PAY – Applicant dismissed for informing sickness by text message – Applicant accepted legitimate dismissal following pervious performance issues – Applicant claimed outstanding holiday pay – Also claimed deduction for costs in hiring replacement not lawful – Found applicant did not leave employment without notice or during notice period – Authority found applicant unable to rely on abandonment clause in employment agreement to make deductions from holiday pay – Authority ordered respondent to pay applicant $487 arrears of holiday pay – Authority ordered payment be made within 10 days of determination
Result Application granted ; Arrears of holiday pay ($487)
Main Category Arrears
Statutes Holidays Act 2003 s23
Number of Pages 4
PDF File Link: ca 57_09.pdf [pdf 27 KB]