| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | CA 102/09 |
| Hearing date | 25 Jun 2009 |
| Determination date | 14 July 2009 |
| Member | J Crichton |
| Representation | M Zedko ; H Lawson-Candelaria |
| Location | Dunedin |
| Parties | Burgess v Rustling Leaves Ltd t/a Heffs Hotel |
| Summary | BREACH OF CONTRACT – Applicant claimed respondent failed to honour agreement to pay four weeks’ wages – Applicant claimed compensation for respondent’s delay in engaging investigation – Respondent claimed half money owed had been paid – Applicant disputed this - Evidence required - Authority found agreement concluded and respondent to pay applicant $1,600 gross – PENALTY - Authority displeased at respondent’s unreasonable delay in attending to matter – Found $2,000 penalty to be paid to applicant - Cook |
| Result | Application granted ; Damages ($1,328.36)(four weeks’ wages) ; Penalty ($2,000)(payable to applicant) ; Costs to lie where they fall |
| Main Category | Breach of Contract |
| Statutes | ERA s137 |
| Number of Pages | 4 |
| PDF File Link: | ca 102_09.pdf [pdf 14 KB] |