A former restaurant worker has been awarded $40,000 after his ex-employer failed to pay him minimum wage for his first year on the job and unfairly reduced his hours.
Former migrant worker Sachin Nayak started working at Auckland Indian restaurant Urban Turban in July 2014 as restaurant manager.
He worked there for just under two years.
Nayak signed a contract in July 2014, outlining that he was employed for a minimum of 45 hours per week, starting on a salary of $40,000. However after more than a year, and a promotion to general manager, his hours were reduced to part-time without notice and his salary halved.
His employer claims he signed a second contract in July 2016. Nayak denies this.