| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | [2011] NZERA Christchurch 141 |
| Determination date | 23 September 2011 |
| Member | J Crichton |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Duff (Labour Inspector) v Maori Hill & Balmacewen Pharmacy Ltd |
| Summary | PENALTY – Leave previously reserved for applicant Labour Inspector to apply for imposition of penalties – Applicant claimed respondent confirmed that did not intend to pay various wage awards made by Authority and intended to challenge determination – Authority reasoned by deferring consideration of penalties might encourage respondent to meet obligations – Authority found proper approach was to impose penalty against respondent - $2,000 penalty appropriate for each of three former employees |
| Result | Application granted ; Penalty ($2,000)(Payable to first former employee) ($2,000)(Payable to second former employee) ($2,000)(Payable to third former employee) ; No order for costs |
| Main Category | Penalty |
| Number of Pages | 2 |
| PDF File Link: | 2011_NZERA_Christchurch_141.pdf [pdf 10 KB] |