Restrictions OK
Jurisdiction Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch
Reference No [2011] NZERA Christchurch 82
Determination date 15 June 2011
Member H Doyle
Representation I Butera (in person) ; A Bushe
Location Christchurch
Parties Butera v Alliance Commerce Ltd t/a Art Restaurant
Summary ARREARS OF WAGES AND HOLIDAY PAY – Applicant claimed unpaid wages and holiday pay – Applicant unable to work since Christchurch Earthquake – Applicant claimed received $1,000 payment in reduction of sum owing – Applicant claimed still owed $730 arrears of wages and also holiday pay – Authority did not have clear record of gross earnings so relied on individual employment agreement – Respondent claimed awaiting insurance company to process and finalise claim so final payments could be made – Respondent failed to respond to request for information on gross earnings – Arrears of wages and holiday pay due and owing – Head Chef
Result Arrears of wages ($730) ; Arrears of holiday pay ($4,230.77) ; No order for costs ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($71.56)(Filing fee)
Main Category Arrears
Number of Pages 4
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