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Orders included $18,000 compensation, $62,831 gross wage arrears, repayment of a $3,730 unlawful premium, and $2,250 costs.

Orders: $15,000 compensation, plus wage arrears for 9 hours (and 8% holiday pay).

The ERA found constructive dismissal and ordered compensation, lost wages, wage and holiday arrears, and repayment of an unlawful premium payment.

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.