| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | AA 81/10 |
| Hearing date | 22 Feb 2010 |
| Determination date | 22 February 2010 |
| Member | R Arthur |
| Representation | KA Hanjra (in person) ; no appearance |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Hanjra v Monopliz Supplies Ltd t/a Apna Bazaar |
| Summary | ARREARS OF WAGES – No appearance for respondent – Applicant sought balance of wages owing – Respondent sought adjournment of investigation meeting and leave to file statement of reply out of time – Adjournment sought on basis respondent only recently obtained legal representation and that Authority did not have jurisdiction to determine claim – Authority found respondent had ample time to prepare representation, and attend meeting – Found not acceptable for counsel to take late instructions and then seek adjournment on basis not available for fixture – Authority found had jurisdiction as wage claim – Found respondent given adequate notice and opportunity to attend investigation meeting – Found respondent made repeated promises to pay applicant wages – Found only part payments of wages made – Applicant claimed total unpaid wages $17,756 – Authority ordered respondent to pay applicant $17,756 arrears of wages – Authority also ordered interest on sum |
| Result | Application granted ; Arrears of wages ($17,756.50) ; Interest ($171.75) ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($70)(Filing fee) |
| Main Category | Arrears |
| Statutes | ERA s131;ERA s142;ERA Second Schedule cl11;ERA Second Schedule cl12 |
| Number of Pages | 5 |
| PDF File Link: | aa 81_10.pdf [pdf 20 KB] |