| 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 |
| PDF File Link: | 2011_NZERA_Christchurch_26.pdf [pdf 11 KB] |