| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | CA 159/10 |
| Hearing date | 27 May 2010 - 5 Aug 2010 (2 days) |
| Determination date | 09 August 2010 |
| Member | J Crichton |
| Representation | J Martin (in person) ; no appearance |
| Location | Blenheim;Timaru |
| Parties | Martin v Bryant |
| Summary | ARREARS OF WAGES – Applicant sought to recover unpaid wages from former employer – No appearance for respondent – Respondent abused senior support officer and used inappropriate language text messaging applicant’s wife – Authority found would have awarded penalty for breach of good faith against respondent if available to do so – Respondent claimed paid wages into applicant’s account – Applicant denied payment made – Found wages due and owing – PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Identity of employer – Found bank statements showed credits to applicant’s bank account from respondent – Found respondent employed applicant – COSTS – Length of investigation meeting not specified – Costs to lie where they fall |
| Result | Applications granted ; Arrears of wages ($1,200) ; Costs to lie where they fall ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($70)(filing fee) |
| Main Category | Arrears |
| Number of Pages | 3 |
| PDF File Link: | ca 159_10.pdf [pdf 16 KB] |