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Reimbursement of lost wages Mr Pio seeks an award of at least 6 months lost wages and up to 12 months.

... to work reduced financial risk associated with potentially repaying wages later (given the applicant's undertaking as to damages), and supported restoration of reputation. The ERA concluded the balance of ...

Orders: $15,000 compensation for humiliation, loss of dignity and injury to feelings; no lost wages; costs reserved.

... disadvantage) + $11,000 compensation (dismissal) + $2,917.48 lost wages (gross), payable within 28 days Contribution: none (employer did not properly raise performance concerns or give a chance to improve) Costs: ...

A failure to mitigate loss does not automatically disentitle an employee to lost wages but will depend on a case-by-case assessment as to whether that failure was reasonable.

Lost wages: Not awarded (evidence too vague / not supported).

Main orders: One day's wages (plus holiday pay and KiwiSaver) for mediation attendance; $15,000 compensation; $3,000 penalty; costs reserved.

After 18 February 2022, you will receive a final pay which will include any outstanding wages and leave entitlements and will be paid in the next available pay run.