| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | CA 78A/09 |
| Hearing date | 4 Aug 2009 |
| Determination date | 13 August 2009 |
| Member | P Cheyne |
| Representation | P Macdonald ; R Thompson |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Painter v Canstaff Ltd |
| Summary | ARREARS OF WAGES – Applicant sought to recover outstanding wages of $9,080 and holiday pay – Applicant claimed employment agreement provided for minimum of 40 hours per week at $20 per hour – Applicant paid $18 per hour for temporary work – Respondent cited administrative error and conceded to $20 per hour pay rate – Authority found this affirmed signed employment agreement – Respondent told applicant would only be paid for time worked – Authority found applicant made himself available for work because would not otherwise be paid by respondent –Applicant produced schedule of work done and balance unpaid – Applicant’s calculations accepted - Found applicant entitled to wages and holiday pay – Tradesman carpenter/builder |
| Result | Application granted ; Arrears of wages ($9,080) ; Arrears of holiday pay (Quantum to be determined) ; Costs reserved |
| Main Category | Arrears |
| Statutes | ERA s131;ERA s131(2);ERA s160(3) |
| Number of Pages | 7 |
| PDF File Link: | ca 78a_09.pdf [pdf 28 KB] |