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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.

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.

The Employment Relations Authority can award penalties against an employer where the employer has repeatedly failed to pay wages and minimum entitlements.

The Authority ordered $15,210 gross reimbursement of 3 months lost wages, $15,000 compensation for humiliation and injury to feelings, plus holiday pay arrears ($1,684.

It also ordered unpaid wage arrears (two unpaid weeks), unpaid holiday pay (8%), and compensation for humiliation, loss of dignity and injury to feelings.

The Authority ordered remedies, including compensation and payment of wage/holiday pay entitlements.