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The Authority ordered arrears, lost remuneration, $18,000 compensation each (after contribution), and a $10,000 penalty.

On 22 December 2024 Mr Maiorenko sent an email to Mr Astashkin requesting payment of wages and requesting details about his next job.

Remedies were reduced by one third for contributory conduct, and wage/public holiday underpayments were ordered.

Mr Roberts was ordered to pay $18,000 compensation, $14,040 lost wages, $23,050 gross wage arrears, $1,844 annual holiday arrears, PAYE and KiwiSaver accounting, and interest on wage and holiday arrears.

The Authority also found minimum wage underpayment, unlawful accommodation deductions, no complete wage and time records, and employment-standards breaches.

5 hours' wage arrears, and any outstanding annual-leave arrears.

The Authority ordered compensation, lost wages, notice pay, Holidays Act entitlements, wage arrears, interest and a penalty.

Orders included $15,000 compensation (after a 50% contribution reduction), wage arrears and holiday pay (to be calculated), and a $3,000 penalty payable to the Crown.