| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Wellington |
| Reference No | [2011] NZERA Wellington 30 |
| Hearing date | 2 Mar 2011 |
| Determination date | 02 March 2011 |
| Member | G J Wood |
| Representation | N Medway (in person) ; L Robertson-Smith (in person) |
| Location | Palmerston North |
| Parties | Medway (Labour Inspector) v Robertson-Smith |
| Summary | ARREARS OF WAGES - Applicant Labour Inspector sought $596, plus interest, costs and penalties for breaches of Minimum Wage Act 1983 and Holidays Act 2003 on behalf of employee - Employee worked as cook at caf� run by respondent - Subsequent to filing of claim respondent paid much of sum owing - Parties agreed $249 still owing - In recognition of payments made to date applicant agreed to withdraw claims for penalties and costs - Authority found sole outstanding issue was interest - Authority set interest at 5 percent for seven months, being sum of $7 - Respondent to pay applicant, for use of employee, sum of $256 |
| Result | Application granted ; Arrears of wages ($249.68) ; Interest (5%)($7.28) ; No order for costs |
| Main Category | Arrears |
| Number of Pages | 2 |
| PDF File Link: | 2011_NZERA_Wellington_30.pdf [pdf 12 KB] |