22 Nov 2013
T v Accident Compensation Corporation
- Citation
- [2013] NZACC 387
- Court
- District Court
The first lump sum of $13,876.92 was correctly characterised as a retiring allowance rather than wages in lieu of notice; a retiring allowance falls within the s11 exception to 'earnings' and therefore the payment should not have been abated against ACC weekly compensation. The reviewer’s and respondent’s decisions abating that payment are quashed and the respondent must recalculate entitlements accordingly.