| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Wellington |
| Reference No | WA 189/10 |
| Hearing date | 1 Sep 2009 |
| Determination date | 18 November 2010 |
| Member | P R Stapp |
| Representation | G Ballara, S Fraser ; P Cranney, D Best |
| Location | Wellington |
| Parties | The New Zealand Fire Service Commission v Warner and Ors |
| Summary | RECOVERY OF MONIES – Applicant sought to recover overpayment of wages – No appearance for fifth and sixth respondents – Collective Employment Agreement provided for backdating of wage increases and allowances – Mistake made as to backdating date – Respondents refused to repay overpayment – Authority found respondents accepted erroneous payment made – Found applicant provided sufficient details on sums and amount of overpayment – Found overpayments not voluntarily made – Found respondents had no reason for refusing to repay money |
| Result | Application granted ; Recovery of monies ($445.28)(First respondent) ($445.28)(Second respondent) ($445.28)(Third respondent) ($445.28)(Fourth respondent) ($445.28)(Fifth respondent) ($445.28)(Sixth respondent) ; Costs reserved |
| Main Category | Recovery of Monies |
| Number of Pages | 10 |
| PDF File Link: | wa 189_10.pdf [pdf 32 KB] |