Photo: RNZ / Tom Kitchin
Recognised seasonal workers in New Zealand have taken their former employer to court after wage deductions for some weeks reduced their wages to zero.
The New Zealand Herald says court documents show money was taken out for insurance, wet weather gear, storage and missing kitchen equipment from their hostel.
The case which is currently before the Employement Court dates back to 2020 and involves three Solomon Islands workers who joined the RSE scheme under 'Pick Hawke's Bay incorporated'.
Acting Council of Trade Union president Rachel Mackintosh told RNZ Pacific's Caleb Fotheringham the workers have been subjected to flagrant breaches of their minimum entitlements.
