Manitoba Labour Board Upholds Decision in Favour of Employee in Employment Standards Case

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The Manitoba Labour Board has upheld the decision of the Employment Standards Branch, ordering the employer, 6955461 Manitoba Ltd. t/a Chaise Cafe and Lounge, to pay the employee, F.F., outstanding wages and administrative fees totalling $2,319.83. The board also awarded the employee costs of $108.70 for attending the hearing. The decision was made after the employee appeared before the board and presented evidence, while the employer failed to attend the hearing.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Manitoba Labour Board has upheld the decision of the Employment Standards Branch, ordering the employer to pay the employee $2,319.83 in outstanding wages and administrative fees.
  • The employee was awarded costs of $108.70 for attending the hearing, bringing the total amount to be paid by the employer to $2,428.53.
  • The employer failed to attend the hearing, despite being properly served with a notice, and did not introduce any new evidence to overturn the decision.
  • The employee presented evidence that established she provided valuable work and services to the employer for which she should be compensated.
  • The appeal of the employer was dismissed, and the order issued by the Director of the Employment Standards Branch was upheld.
  • The decision highlights the importance of employees being aware of their rights and entitlements under the Employment Standards Code.

Statistics:

  • Total amount to be paid by the employer to the employee: $2,428.53
  • Outstanding wages owed to the employee: $2,108.94
  • Administrative fee payable by the employer: $210.89
  • Costs awarded to the employee for attending the hearing: $108.70
  • Total amount owed by the employer, including costs: $2,428.53

Sources:

  • Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Labour Board has issued the following decision on Submission No. [no number provided], dated February 24, 2025.
  • The Employment Standards Code, Section 96(1).
  • The Employment Standards Code, Section 110.
  • The Employment Standards Code, subsection 125(5)(a).