Thursday, 1 October 2026
6 determinations: 2 preliminary · 2 wage arrears · 1 compliance order · 1 costs
Employment Relations Authority
- [2026] NZERA 711 · Wage arrears · Claim succeeded, $60,656.60 · follows [2026] NZERA 430
The Authority accepted the employee's own arrears calculations under s 132 of the Employment Relations Act and s 83 of the Holidays Act, making the directors liable if the company in liquidation cannot pay. - [2026] NZERA 712 · Wage arrears · Claim did not succeed
- [2026] NZERA 713 · Preliminary: time bar · Decided against the applicant
The Authority found exceptional circumstances under s 115(b) because the representative failed to ensure the letter arrived, but refused leave as unjust, since the employer had no part in the delay. - [2026] NZERA 715 · Preliminary: time bar · Decided partly for the applicant
- [2026] NZERA 714 · Costs · Costs to the applicant, $3,500 · follows [2026] NZERA 556
- [2026] NZERA 716 · Compliance order · Compliance ordered