Super Liquor Papatoetoe has to pay legal costs after an investigation into an exploited worker. Photo / Google MapsA Papatoetoe bottle store owner ordered to pay close to $50,000 for exploiting a migrant worker has had another $15,000 added to the charge for legal costs. Super Liquor Papatoetoe opened late those days and the company said its conduct did not contribute to the hearing being extended to five days. "It's also another example of a bottle store taking non-compliant advantage of a migrant worker, which is simply illegal," Ward said. "Since these breaches occurred in 2017 and 2018, Super Liquor have taken significant steps to improve their compliance with employment minimum standards.

Source: New Zealand Herald February 08, 2021 01:53 UTC