| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | CA 173/09 |
| Hearing date | 9 Oct 2009 |
| Determination date | 12 October 2009 |
| Member | J Crichton |
| Representation | DR Lee (in person) ; C Johnston (in person) |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Lee v Johnston t/a CH Johnston Builders |
| Summary | ARREARS OF WAGES – Applicant claimed agreement with respondent to pay two weeks’ wages at end of employment – Wages paid late – Employees downed tools until paid – Employees informed of redundancy – Meeting held to discuss redundancy – Applicant argued promised two weeks’ wages as compensation for taking job – Employment came to end due to respondent’s financial difficulty – Authority found respondent promised to pay applicant two weeks’ wages as severance or redundancy payment – Applicant entitled to payment of $2,100 |
| Result | Application granted ; Arrears of wages ($2,100) ; Costs to lie where they fall |
| Main Category | Arrears |
| Number of Pages | 5 |
| PDF File Link: | ca 173_09.pdf [pdf 22 KB] |