| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | CA 63/09 |
| Hearing date | 20 Feb 2009 |
| Determination date | 18 May 2009 |
| Member | J Crichton |
| Representation | H Daikee (in person), JK Hogan (in person), J Alderdice (in person), T MacPherson (in person) ; O Batt (in person) |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Daikee and Ors v Batt |
| Other Parties | Hogan, Alderdice, MacPherson |
| Summary | ARREARS OF WAGES – Applicants (“D,” “M,” “H” and “A”) claimed owed wages – At first investigation meeting Authority directed parties to resume discussion because only two of applicants present and respondent indicated had paperwork at home to assist reconciling claims – Discussion not undertaken – Authority issued notice of direction to conclude discussion – Authority issued further notice of direction advising H’s claim withdrawn and quantifying A and M’s claims – Respondent did not reply – Authority found respondent occasionally engaged with Authority’s process but had not given matters proper priority – Respondent disputed amount owing to D – Authority preferred D’s evidence and calculations of sum owed – Authority rejected respondent’s argument that paid deposit towards unpaid wages and reimbursement of expenses – Authority found wages due and owing in sum claimed by D – Respondent had contacted A, accepted amount outstanding and stated would pay sum in fortnightly instalments – Authority ordered respondent pay A unpaid wages – M could not quantify claim of unpaid wages as paid per metre of fencing but unsure of metre rate – M also claimed owed daily travel allowance – Authority estimated sum of unpaid wages and travel allowance owing to M and ordered payment accordingly - RECOVERY OF MONIES – D sought reimbursement for items paid for on respondent’s behalf in course of employment – D provided details of amounts owing and relevant bank statements – Respondent vague about sums and broadly accepted amount outstanding – Authority ordered reimbursement of expenses in sum claimed by D |
| Result | Applications granted (arrears of wages)(recovery of monies) ; Arrears of wages ($9,331.22)(D) ; ($2,196.50)(A) ; ($1,250)(M) ; Reimbursement of expenses ($2,059.90)(D) |
| Main Category | Arrears |
| Number of Pages | 7 |
| PDF File Link: | ca 63_09.pdf [pdf 26 KB] |