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]