| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | AA 366/10 |
| Hearing date | 18 Aug 2010 |
| Determination date | 18 August 2010 |
| Member | A Dumbleton |
| Representation | Labour Inspector (in person) ; no appearance |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Quinn (Labour Inspector) v Minato Ltd |
| Summary | ARREARS OF WAGES AND HOLIDAY PAY – No appearance for respondent – Applicant Labour Inspector sought outstanding holiday pay and minimum wages due to former employee of respondent – Authority satisfied full and thorough investigation carried out into terms and conditions of employment and payments received – Respondent director viewed attendance at investigation meeting pointless in view of financial circumstances of company – Arrears of wages and holiday pay due and owing – Interest payable – PENALTY – Applicant sought penalty for failure to comply with Holidays Act 2003 – Authority found amount of holiday pay due significant - $2,500 penalty appropriate |
| Result | Application granted ; Arrears of wages ($34.75) ; Arrears of holiday pay ($2,053.28) ; Interest (4.75%) ; Penalty ($2,500) ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($70)(filing fee) |
| Main Category | Penalty |
| Statutes | Holidays Act 2003;Minimum Wage Act 1983 |
| Number of Pages | 2 |
| PDF File Link: | aa 366_10.pdf [pdf 9 KB] |