| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | AA 195/10 |
| Determination date | 28 April 2010 |
| Member | M Urlich |
| Representation | S Harris-Scoble ; D Plasmeyer (in person) |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | ABC Developmental Learning Centres (NZ) Ltd v Plasmeyer |
| Summary | RECOVERY OF MONIES – Applicant sought recovery of $6,843 pursuant to Return to Service Agreement – Respondent argued agreement void as applicant commenced paying for practicum costs changing terms of employment agreement (“EA”) – Service agreement provided respondent received usual wages while on practicum exchange in return for respondent to provide two years service after training completed – Provided applicant would pay all practicum costs if two years service not met – Agreement part of EA – Authority found EA not changed and no evidence applicant commenced paying practicum costs without return to service agreement – Found respondent not liable to pay entire sum as applicant had benefit of respondent’s enhanced skills for one year – Respondent ordered to reimburse applicant $3,421 – Orders made |
| Result | Application granted ; Recovery of monies ($3,421.99) ; Costs reserved |
| Main Category | Recovery of Monies |
| Statutes | ERA s137 |
| Number of Pages | 3 |
| PDF File Link: | aa 195_10.pdf [pdf 15 KB] |