| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | CA 192/10 |
| Hearing date | 6 Sep 2010 |
| Determination date | 08 October 2010 |
| Member | J Crichton |
| Representation | CW Ko (in person) ; no appearance |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Ko v Make It Kitchens Ltd |
| Summary | ARREARS OF WAGES – No appearance for respondent – Applicant claimed $10,573 unpaid wages and allowances – Applicant ceased employment and required to leave country as permission to be in country was function of continued employment – Authority found respondent deliberately avoided service due to applicant’s imminent departure – Christchurch earthquake intervened and extraordinary steps taken to record applicant’s evidence before departure – Applicant claimed used best endeavours to resolve matter with respondent but unsuccessful – Respondent made various offers to compromise debt but unacceptable to applicant – Found arrears of wages due and owing |
| Result | Application granted ; Arrears of wages ($10,503) ; Costs to lie where they fall – Recovery of monies ($70)(allowance) |
| Main Category | Arrears |
| Statutes | Employment Relations Authority Regulations 2000 r8;Employment Relations Authority Regulations 2000 r21 |
| Number of Pages | 4 |
| PDF File Link: | ca 192_10.pdf [pdf 18 KB] |