Restrictions OK
Jurisdiction Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch
Reference No [2011] NZERA Christchurch 26
Hearing date 11 Feb 2011
Determination date 11 February 2011
Member P Cheyne
Representation T Cullinane (in person) ; no appearance
Location Christchurch
Parties Cullinane v H & M Sawmilling Ltd
Summary ARREARS OF WAGES AND HOLIDAY PAY - No appearance for respondent - Applicant worked for respondent for approximately 13 weeks but only paid for five weeks - Applicant sought outstanding arrears of wages and holiday pay - Applicant’s evidence as to hours worked and rate of pay accepted - Authority calculated amount of arrears of wages and holiday pay owing - Respondent to pay applicant $5,315 - Authority accepted applicant incurred fees of $8 because of respondent’s breaches of obligation to pay wages - Respondent ordered to pay $8 damages - Interest awarded - RECOVERY OF MONIES - Applicant sought reimbursement of $99 for fuel for respondent’s machines - Respondent to reimburse applicant for that expenditure - Interest awarded
Result Applications granted ; Arrears of wages and holiday pay ($5,315.16) ; Recovery of monies ($99.33)(Fuel) ; Damages ($8.00) ; Interest (5%) ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($70)(Filing fee)
Main Category Arrears
Number of Pages 3
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