WAGES AND PENSIONS

NZ Truth, Issue 1061, 25 March 1926, Page 18

WAGES AND PENSIONS

Q.: Inquirer was employed by a f.'.rmer for one year, and during that time he was kept, but received no wages. Is inquirer entitled to his wages, and can he sue for them? - "A.T." (Ohura). A.: You have stated no facts which can be constructed into a contract, so H-at the assumption is that yo l .voike>.l for your keep. To succeed you must prove an express or implied contract tc pay wage's. You are still m time to sue if you can prove a contract. Q. : A. engaged B. to stack hay, but •the day B. was 1o start notified him his services .were not required. Can B claim a day's wages, and would it make any difference if B. got part ot

a day's work elsewhere? — "Crow" (Dannevirke). A.: It certainly seems t that as a contract was made and broken you are entitled to some compensation, but us you do not state the terms of the employment, whether contract or by tl:e day or week, it is impossible to advise. Q.: Inquirer is m receipt of the old age pension and owns a property valued at £1200. Will his pension be affected if he sells this property and buys another closer to town? — "Inquirer" (Carterton). A.: Not if the property is to be used j'n a home.