| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | [2011] NZERA Auckland 251 |
| Hearing date | 10 Jun 2011 |
| Determination date | 10 June 2011 |
| Member | R Arthur |
| Representation | WD Levis (in person) ; no response |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Levis v Autoworx (Cambridge) Ltd |
| Summary | ARREARS OF WAGES - No appearance for respondent - Applicant sought payment of amount stated on final pay slip when employment with respondent ended - Applicant claimed told would be paid in three instalments on specified dates - Claimed contacted respondent’s manager (“Y”) when first payment not made and Y undertook to make inquiries and contact applicant - Applicant not contacted by Y - Claimed respondent did not respond to demand latter sent by lawyer - Authority satisfied from applicant’s evidence money remained owing and was no dispute from respondent applicant entitled to it - Respondent to pay applicant amount owing within 14 days of date of determination - Interest awarded - COSTS - Applicant entitled to contribution to legal costs - Respondent to pay applicant $240 contribution to costs - Mechanic |
| Result | Application granted ; Arrears of wages ($3,227.34) ; Interest (8.4%) ; Costs in favour of applicant ($240) ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($71.56)(Filing fee) |
| Main Category | Arrears |
| Statutes | ERA s131;ERA s137(1)(b);ERA s138(6);ERA s140(6);ERA s141;ERA Second Schedule cl12;Judicature Act 1908 s87(3) |
| Number of Pages | 3 |
| PDF File Link: | 2011_NZERA_Auckland_251.pdf [pdf 17 KB] |