| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | [2011] NZERA Auckland 66 |
| Hearing date | 18 Feb 2011 |
| Determination date | 18 February 2011 |
| Member | R Arthur |
| Representation | S Quinn (in person) ; no appearance |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Quinn (Labour Inspector) v BBQ Duck Cafe Ltd |
| Summary | ARREARS OF WAGES AND HOLIDAY PAY – Applicant Labour Inspector sought unpaid wages and holiday pay – No appearance for respondent – Respondent suggested Authority not waste time and money inquiring further – Respondent failed to provide wage and time records – Respondent’s accountant refused to pay applicant money owed until IRD number provided – Applicant advised Department of Labour would take responsibility for any tax owed – Applicant received no reply from respondent after sending revised schedule of amounts owing – Respondent claimed unable to make payments – Wages and holiday pay due and owing – Interest payable – PENALTY – Authority found respondent failed to provide wage and time records – Penalty appropriate |
| Result | Application granted ; Arrears of wages ($223.13) ; Arrears of holiday pay ($17.85) ; Penalty ($1,000)(Failing to keep and produce wage and time records)(Payable to Crown) ($1,000)(Failing to pay statutory entitlements)(Payable to Crown) ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($71.56)(filing fee) |
| Main Category | Arrears |
| Number of Pages | 3 |
| PDF File Link: | 2011_NZERA_Auckland_66.pdf [pdf 16 KB] |