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Message MSG0001: First IA Call
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Message MSG0002: IA email sent to ee reply requested by 31st July 2019
3
Message  MSG0003:  email  from  ee  sta ng  that  s 9(2)(a)
  he  cannot  provide  me  with  the  requested 
4
informa on.
Message MSG0004: email from the ee sta ng that his employment agreement speci cally states NZ employment 
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laws.
Message MSG0005: email sent to ee reques ng contact informa on for the er.
8
Message MSG0006: Email correspondance from ee with contact informa on for the er.
9
Message MSG0007: email from ee with a ached employment agreement and email correspondence between the 
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ee and er
Message MSG0008: gsr  rst call
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Message MSG0009: GSR second call
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Message MSG0010: UPADTE CALL
13
Message MSG0011: GSR email sent to er reply requested by 23 Aug 2019
14
Message MSG0012: Email from the er in response to the ee allega ons
15
Message MSG0013: Email to the ee giving a brief outline of what the er has emailed me
16
Message MSG0014: email to the er providing GSR infroma on.
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Message  MSG0015:  Email  from  er  sta ng  that  he  is  busy  at  the  moment  and  cannot  reply  in  the  provided  me 
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frame
Message MSG0016: email from ee asking for an update on his complaint
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Message MSG0017: email sent to ee with update.
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Message MSG0018: Update call - EE
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Message MSG0019: email from ee showing that the er is asking for permission to access ee's email records.
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Message MSG0020: eamil from ee with a ached correspondance between the ee and er dated between 2nd July to 
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10th September 2019
Message MSG0021: Email from Zoya to ee reques ng for clari ca on on what document is being referred to in the 
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email correspondance between the ee and er.
Message MSG0022: Email from the ee to Zoya con rming what evidence the er is reques ng for in the previous 
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emails.
Message  MSG0023:  Email  from  the  ee  reques ng  that  i  release  the  informa on  i  have  on  le  to  him  within  2 
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working days under the OIA.
Message MSG0025: Email sent to Er on 5th Sep 2019 providing more informa on on what the legal obliga ons are.
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Message MSG0024: email from Zoya to ee advising that when reques ng informa on under OIA he needs to follow 
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a process and that i will not be able to make informa on available to him within 2 ...
Message MSG0026: Email from er outlining their posi on re s 130(1D) of the Holidays Act.
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Message MSG0027: Email from ER con rming that they do keep accrurate  me and wage records.
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Message  MSG0028:  Email  from  ee  alleging  that  the  er  is  not  paying  for  days  in  leiu,  this  issue  is  also  impac ng 
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another ee s 9(2)(a)
 who also works at the embassy.
Message  MSG0029:  EE  has  provided  a  copy  of  me  sheet  he  lled  out  for  working  on  Public  Holdiays- he  has 
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provided these copies to the er
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Case LS32467
EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA IN NEW ZEALAND
Message : MSG0001
Sensi ve:
No
Details
Type:
Outbound Call
Date Obtained:
30/07/2019 10:15 AM
From:
Zoya Parmar
To:
s 9(2)(a)
Subject:
First IA Call
Content:
Called 
 bu
s 9(2)(a)
t there was no response. Will send him an email instead.
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Case LS32467
EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA IN NEW ZEALAND
Message : MSG0002
Sensi ve:
No
Details
Type:
Email
Date Sent:
30/07/2019 10:35 AM
Date Obtained:
30/07/2019 10:35 AM
From:
Labour Standards Early Resolu on
To:
s 9(2)(a)
Subject:
IA email sent to ee reply requested by 31st July 2019
Content:
Tuesday, 30th July 2019
Dear s 9(2)(a)
The purpose of this email is to inform you that your complaint rela ng to your employment with Embassy of the 
Republic  of  Korea  has  been  referred  to  the  Labour  Standards  Early  Resolu on  Team  within  the  Labour 
Inspectorate. Labour Standards O cers look into ma ers informally by providing educa on to either party and 
in doing so we do not represent either party.
From the notes on your  le I understand that you have not been paid  me and half for working on a public 
holiday nor were you provided with any alterna ve days. You have worked 6 Public Holidays in total.
In order for me to assess the ma er, kindly provide me with:
-
A copy of your employment agreement
-
Your employment start date
-
The terms and condi on of your employment
-
Any other documents/ informa on that might be relevant to the issues raised.
I would appreciate it if you can reply back to this email by Wednesday, 31st July 2019.
I look forward to hearing back from you.
Thank you
Kind regards
Zoya Parmar
LABOUR STANDARDS OFFICER
Labour Standards Early Resolu on Team |Labour Inspectorate | Employment Services
Ministry of Business, Innova on & Employment
Hikina Whakatutuki - Li ing to Make Successful
HYPERLINK  "mailto:[email address]"[email address]  |  Telephone:  +64  (9)  928 
2081 | Freephone: 0800 20 90 20
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For  informa on  on  employee  and  employer  rights  and  responsibili es  go  to  HYPERLINK  "h p://
www.employment.govt.nz/"www.employment.govt.nz
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Case LS32467
EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA IN NEW ZEALAND
Message : MSG0003
Sensi ve:
No
Details
Type:
Email
Date Sent:
30/07/2019 3:49 PM
Date Obtained:
1/08/2019 2:34 PM
From:
s 9(2)(a)
To:
Labour Standards Early Resolu on
Subject:
email from ee sta ng 
 he canno that s 9(2)(a)
t provide me with the requested informa on.
Content:
Hello,
Thank you for your email. Like the message I le  I am unable to get the informa on you require right now 
 
s 9(2)(a)
s 9(2)(a)
I need longer to get back to you so please 
wait un l I am able to get back with more informa on before taking any further steps.
Thank you. 
s 9(2)(a)
On  Tue,  30  Jul  2019  at  10:35  AM,  Labour  Standards  Early  Resolu on  <HYPERLINK 
"mailto:[email address]"[email address]> wrote:
Tuesday, 30th July 2019
Dear  ,
s 9(2)(a)
The purpose of this email is to inform you that your complaint rela ng to your employment with Embassy of the 
Republic  of  Korea  has  been  referred  to  the  Labour  Standards  Early  Resolu on  Team  within  the  Labour 
Inspectorate. Labour Standards O cers look into ma ers informally by providing educa on to either party and 
in doing so we do not represent either party.
From the notes on your  le I understand that you have not been paid  me and half for working on a public 
holiday nor were you provided with any alterna ve days. You have worked 6 Public Holidays in total.
In order for me to assess the ma er, kindly provide me with:
-
A copy of your employment agreement
-
Your employment start date
-
The terms and condi on of your employment
-
Any other documents/ informa on that might be relevant to the issues raised.
I would appreciate it if you can reply back to this email by Wednesday, 31st July 2019.
I look forward to hearing back from you.
Thank you
Kind regards
Zoya Parmar
LABOUR STANDARDS OFFICER
Labour Standards Early Resolu on Team |Labour Inspectorate | Employment Services
Ministry of Business, Innova on & Employment
Hikina Whakatutuki - Li ing to Make Successful
HYPERLINK  "mailto:[email address]"[email address]  |  Telephone:  +64  (9)  928 
2081 | Freephone: 0800 20 90 20
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EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA IN NEW ZEALAND
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Case LS32467
EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA IN NEW ZEALAND
Message : MSG0004
Sensi ve:
No
Details
Type:
Email
Date Sent:
31/07/2019 10:10 AM
Date Obtained:
1/08/2019 2:36 PM
From:
s 9(2)(a)
To:
Labour Standards Early Resolu on
Subject:
email from the ee sta ng that his employment agreement speci cally states NZ employment laws.
Content:
It says New Zealand laws speci cally. 
s 9(2)(a)
On  Wed,  31  Jul  2019  at  10:06  AM,  Labour  Standards  Early  Resolu on  <HYPERLINK 
"mailto:[email address]"[email address]> wrote:
Good  Morning 
  and
s 9(2)(a)
  thank  you  for  your  reply,  please  can  you  tell  me  if  your  employment  agreementg
s pulates New Zealand employment laws or Korean Employment Laws?
Thank you
Kind regards
From: s 9(2)(a)
Sent: Tuesday, 30 July 2019 3:50 p.m.
To: Labour Standards Early Resolu on
Subject:  Re:  MBIE  LS32467  Embassy  of  The  Republic  Of  Korea- Employment  Standards  Ma er  [IN-
CONFIDENCE:RELEASE EXTERNAL]
Hello,
Thank you for your email. Like the message I le  I am unable to get the informa on you require right now 
 
s 9(2)(a)
s 9(2)(a)
I need longer to get back to you so please 
wait un l I am able to get back with more informa on before taking any further steps.
Thank you. 
s 9(2)(a)
On  Tue,  30  Jul  2019  at  10:35  AM,  Labour  Standards  Early  Resolu on  <HYPERLINK 
"mailto:[email address]"[email address]> wrote:
Tuesday, 30th July 2019
Dear s 9(2)(a)
The purpose of this email is to inform you that your complaint rela ng to your employment with Embassy of the 
Republic  of  Korea  has  been  referred  to  the  Labour  Standards  Early  Resolu on  Team  within  the  Labour 
Inspectorate. Labour Standards O cers look into ma ers informally by providing educa on to either party and 
in doing so we do not represent either party.
From the notes on your  le I understand that you have not been paid  me and half for working on a public 
holiday nor were you provided with any alterna ve days. You have worked 6 Public Holidays in total.
In order for me to assess the ma er, kindly provide me with:
-
A copy of your employment agreement
-
Your employment start date
-
The terms and condi on of your employment
-
Any other documents/ informa on that might be relevant to the issues raised.
I would appreciate it if you can reply back to this email by Wednesday, 31st July 2019.
I look forward to hearing back from you.
Thank you
Kind regards
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LABOUR STANDARDS OFFICER
Labour Standards Early Resolu on Team |Labour Inspectorate | Employment Services
Ministry of Business, Innova on & Employment
Hikina Whakatutuki - Li ing to Make Successful
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Case LS32467
EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA IN NEW ZEALAND
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2081 | Freephone: 0800 20 90 20
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www.employment.govt.nz/"www.employment.govt.nz
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intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient or the person responsible for delivery to the intended 
recipient, be advised that you have received this message in error and that any use is strictly prohibited. Please 
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Case LS32467
EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA IN NEW ZEALAND
Message : MSG0005
Sensi ve:
No
Details
Type:
Email
Date Sent:
15/08/2019 11:43 AM
Date Obtained:
15/08/2019 11:53 AM
From:
Labour Standards Early Resolu on
To:
s 9(2)(a)
Subject:
email sent to ee reques ng contact informa on for the er.
Content:
Dear s 9(2)(a)
Kindly provide me with a contact number and email for your employer so that I can get in touch withthem. Also 
provide me with name of the contact person.
Thank you
Kind regards
Zoya Parmar
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Case LS32467
EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA IN NEW ZEALAND
Message : MSG0006
Sensi ve:
No
Details
Type:
Email
Date Sent:
18/08/2019 8:39 PM
Date Obtained:
19/08/2019 12:24 PM
From:
s 9(2)(a)
To:
Labour Standards Early Resolu on
Subject:
Email correspondance from ee with contact informa on for the er.
Content:
s 9(2)(a)  is the person responsible for employment ma ers.
s 9(2)(a)
I have tried to call you but have not been able to reach you. Le  message too but have not heard back.
I will forward other email to you for reference I’m this ma er. 
s 9(2)(a)
On  Thu,  15  Aug  2019  at  11:43  AM,  Labour  Standards  Early  Resolu on  <HYPERLINK 
"mailto:[email address]"[email address]> wrote:
Dear s 9(2)(a)
Kindly provide me with a contact number and email for your employer so that I can get in touch withthem. Also 
provide me with name of the contact person.
Thank you
Kind regards
Zoya Parmar
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intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient or the person responsible for delivery to the intended 
recipient, be advised that you have received this message in error and that any use is strictly prohibited. Please 
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Case LS32467
EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA IN NEW ZEALAND
Message : MSG0007
Sensi ve:
No
Details
Type:
Email
Date Sent:
18/08/2019 8:58 PM
Date Obtained:
19/08/2019 12:32 PM
From:
s 9(2)(a)
To:
Labour Standards Early Resolu on
Subject:
email from ee with a ached employment agreement and email correspondence between the ee and er
Content:
A ached is the current contract terms.
Please also see a ached email. As you can see, our s 9(2)(a)
had said to me that I don't deserve 
leave (days in leiu) for the days I worked, and I felt threatened and in midated by him as a result.
s 9(2)(a)
 
I now wish to change my view, and would like the days in leiu as I believe I am en tled to them.
I had worked on public holidays, and my work on those days was approved by the relevant manager/diplomat at 
the Embassy.
s 9(2)(a)
Please call to discuss. If I don't answer, please call back 5 minutes later. I do not use voice mail.
Thank you.
s 9(2)(a)
s 9(2)(a)
On  Sun,  Aug  18,  2019  at  8:39  PM  s 9(2)(a)
 
wrote:
s 9(2)(a)  is the person responsible for employment ma ers.
s 9(2)(a)
I have tried to call you but have not been able to reach you. Le  message too but have not heard back.
I will forward other email to you for reference I’m this ma er. 
s 9(2)(a)
On  Thu,  15  Aug  2019  at  11:43  AM,  Labour  Standards  Early  Resolu on  <HYPERLINK 
"mailto:[email address]"[email address]> wrote:
Dear s 9(2)(a)
Kindly provide me with a contact number and email for your employer so that I can get in touch withthem. Also 
provide me with name of the contact person.
Thank you
Kind regards
Zoya Parmar
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intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient or the person responsible for delivery to the intended 
recipient, be advised that you have received this message in error and that any use is strictly prohibited. Please 
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EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA IN NEW ZEALAND
Message : MSG0008
Sensi ve:
No
Details
Type:
Outbound Call
Date Obtained:
19/08/2019 12:39 PM
From:
Zoya
To:
s 9(2)(a)
Subject:
gsr  rst call
Content:
called but no reply.
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EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA IN NEW ZEALAND
Message : MSG0009
Sensi ve:
No
Details
Type:
Outbound Call
Date Obtained:
21/08/2019 12:01 PM
From:
Zoya
To:
s 9(2)(a)
Subject:
GSR second call
Content:
Called the er and he said that the embassy has now change and i need to contact
s 9(2)(a)
s 9(2)(a)
[email address]
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EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA IN NEW ZEALAND
Message : MSG0010
Sensi ve:
No
Details
Type:
Inbound Call
Date Sent:
22/08/2019 12:00 AM
Date Obtained:
22/08/2019 4:15 PM
From:
s 9(2)(a)
To:
Zoya
Subject:
UPADTE CALL
Content:
 called and told me 
s 9(2)(a)
that he worked on public holidays and was not paid  me and half for working on
Christmas.
1-2 jan
and Easter Monday and Friday
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GSR email sent to er reply requested by 23 Aug 2019
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Dear s 9(2)(a)
The  purpose  of  this  email  is  to  draw  your  a en on  to  a  complaint  received  by  the  Ministry  of  Business 
Innova on and Employment. This complaint was lodged by s 9(2)(a)
and has been referred to the Labour 
Standards Early Resolu on team. Labour Standards O cers look into ma ers informally by providing educa on 
to either party and in doing so we do not represent either party.
s 9(2)(a)  has  alleged  that  he  was  not  paid  me  and  half  nor  was  he  provided  with  an  alterna ve  day  for 
working on a public holidays which fell on his normal working day. When he tried to raise the issue with his 
superiors he was told that he was not en tled to being paid  me and half and to receive an alterna ve day.
s 9(2)(a)  has  provided  me  with  a  copy  of  his  employment  agreement  from  which  it  is  clear  that  the  his 
agreement has incorporated New Zealand employment laws which means that he has the right to claim  me 
and half payments and alterna ve days under the Holidays Act.
In addi on to this s 9(2)(a) has also men oned that there is no provision in his employment agreement for 
10min breaks
In order for me to assess the ma er further, kindly provide me with:
-
An explana on why s 9(2)(a) was not paid  me and half for working on the above men oned public 
holidays
-
An  explana on  why  s 9(2)(a)   was  not  provided  with  alterna ve  days  for  working  on  the  above 
men oned public holidays
-
Why is there no men on of 10min break  me in 
 n
s 9(2)(a) ew and revised employment agreement
-
Feel free to provide me with any other informa on that might relevant to the raise allega ons.
I would appreciate it if you can reply back to this email by COB Friday 23rd August 2019.
I look forward to hearing back from you.
Thank you
Kind regards
Zoya Parmar
LABOUR STANDARDS OFFICER
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Ministry of Business, Innova on & Employment
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To:
Labour Standards Early Resolu on
Subject:
Email from the er in response to the ee allega ons
Content:
Dear Zoya,
Thank you for your email. We explain our posi on as below.
We are aware of our obliga on to pay  me and half for working on public holidays and providing alterna ve 
days for working on public holidays. We are holding o  the payment of  me and half and alterna ve days on 
those dates men oned by 
due
s 9(2)(a)
 to the fact that 
has
s 9(2)(a)
 been uncoopera ve and not yet provided evidence 
showing that he has worked on those public holidays. This is part of our required process. We are currently in 
the process of working on this ma er and we will of course make the payments if we can conclude that he did 
work on those public holidays.
In rela on to your ques on regarding the rest breaks, the two 10-minute rest breaks are actually included in the 
60 minute break (between 12:00 – 13:00) which is 10 minutes longer than New Zealand requirement. Also, 
 
s 9(2)(a)
salary  includes  the  payment  for  his  two  10-minute  rest  breaks.  We  will  make  this  clear  by  upda ng  our 
employment agreement.
s 9(2)(a)
s 9(2)(a)
 
s 9(2)(a)
s 9(2)(a)
s 9(2)(a)
 
Thank you.
Best Regards,
s 9(2)(a)
s 9(2)(a)
 Korean Embassy
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To:
s 9(2)(a)
Subject:
Email to the ee giving a brief outline of what the er has emailed me
Content:
Dear s 9(2)(a)
Thank you for your  me over the phone yesterday.
As men oned over the phone s 9(2)(a)
 has provided me with his response to the allega ons raised by 
you, I will list these below in an orderly order.
1.
In rela on to your allega on about not being paid  me and half for working on a public holiday as well as 
not being provided with a day in lieu 
 
s 9(2)(a) men oned that they are holding the payment and the alterna ve 
day en tlement because you have not provided them with evidence that you did in fact work on those days. Mr 
also
s 9(2)(a)
 men oned that at present they are looking into this ma er and through their research if they conclude 
that you did in fact work on those days then they are willing to pay you your en tlements.
2.
In rela on to your allega on regarding 2 ten minute rest breaks, 
 
s 9(2)(a) in his response men oned that 
the breaks were a part of the 60min break which is typically between 12 and – 1pm and is supposedly 10 min 
longer than what is legally required. Further to this 
also
s 9(2)(a)
 men oned that your salary already includes the 
payment  for  the  2  ten  minute  breaks.  He  will  be  looking  at  making  some  amendments  to  the  employment 
agreement to re ect this.
3.
s 9(2)(a)
 
s 9(2)(a)
s 9(2)(a)
 
s 9(2)(a)
As per your request I have provided you with a brief email entailing the informa on provided to me by your 
employer. In this email I would also like to reiterate the point that Labour Standards O cers look into ma ers 
informally  and  we  do  this  by  providing  educa on  to  either  party  we  do  not  have  the  powers  to  inves gate 
ma er in a formal manner.
s 9(2)(a)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
s 9(2)(a)
 
s 9(2)(a)
 
I will contact you once I have an update for you on the ma er.
Thank you
Kind regards
Zoya Parmar.
From: s 9(2)(a)
Sent: Thursday, 29 August 2019 11:13 a.m.
To: Labour Standards Early Resolu on
Subject: Re: MBIE LS 32467 Embassy of the republic of Korea [IN-CONFIDENCE:RELEASE EXTERNAL]
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Hi Zoya,
Thanks for the call. Can you kindly send me a email summarising what you just explained. Because of the stress 
I am under it is o en hard for me to remember things I discuss verbally at the moment. 
Cheers
s 9(2)(a)
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"mailto:[email address]"[email address]> wrote:
Hello  s 9(2)(a)
I have emailed 
and am 
s 9(2)(a)
awai ng a reply.
Thank you
Kind regards
Zoya Parmar.
From: s 9(2)(a)
Sent: Tuesday, 27 August 2019 5:35 a.m.
To: Labour Standards Early Resolu on
Subject: Re: MBIE LS 32467 Embassy of the republic of Korea [IN-CONFIDENCE:RELEASE EXTERNAL]
Further to our discussion last week I would like to complain that the embassy hasn’t paid me for the month of 
August. There were supposed to pay me for one day per week of my leave en tlements but the haven’t paid 
me anything. 
Can you update me where you are at in your process and what is happening. 
Thanks
s 9(2)(a)
On  Sun,  18  Aug  2019  at  8:58  PM,  s 9(2)(a)
 
wrote:
A ached is the current contract terms.
Please also see a ached email. As you can see, our s 9(2)(a)
 had said to me that I don't deserve 
leave (days in leiu) for the days I worked, and I felt threatened and in midated by him as a result.
s 9(2)(a)
 
I now wish to change my view, and would like the days in leiu as I believe I am en tled to them.
I had worked on public holidays, and my work on those days was approved by the relevant manager/diplomat at 
the Embassy.
s 9(2)(a)
Please call to discuss. If I don't answer, please call back 5 minutes later. I do not use voice mail.
Thank you.
s 9(2)(a)
On  Sun,  Aug  18,  2019  at  8:39  PM  s 9(2)(a)
 
wrote:
s 9(2)(a) is the person responsible for employment ma ers.
s 9(2)(a)
I have tried to call you but have not been able to reach you. Le  message too but have not heard back.
I will forward other email to you for reference I’m this ma er. 
s 9(2)(a)
On  Thu,  15  Aug  2019  at  11:43  AM,  Labour  Standards  Early  Resolu on  <HYPERLINK 
"mailto:[email address]"[email address]> wrote:
Dear s 9(2)(a)
Kindly provide me with a contact number and email for your employer so that I can get in touch withthem. Also 
provide me with name of the contact person.
Thank you
Kind regards
Zoya Parmar
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Case LS32467
EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA IN NEW ZEALAND
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Date Sent:
30/08/2019 3:53 PM
Date Obtained:
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From:
Labour Standards Early Resolu on
To:
s 9(2)(a)
Subject:
email to the er providing GSR infroma on.
Content:
Dear s 9(2)(a)
Thank you for email.
I have considered the informa on you have provided and would like to raise the following issues:
1.
In rela on to being paid  me and half and being provided with alterna ve days you men oned that you 
are wai ng on s 9(2)(a) to provide you with evidence. As per the Holidays Act s81 and Employment Rela ons 
Act s130  provides that it is the legal duty of an employer to keep accurate  me and wage records for each and 
every employee. Which is why in this case asking s 9(2)(a) to provide you with evidence of the fact that he 
worked on public holidays would be unlawful. It is not for the employee to provide you with this informa on. 
Hence this o ce is of the view the 
 
s 9(2)(a) is owed to be paid  me and half plus alterna ve days on lieu for 
working on public holidays.
2.
With regards to the allega on of s 9(2)(a) claiming the lack of two ten minute breaks you men oned 
that the employee’s get a 60min break and the two ten minute breaks are included in that, I have reviewed the 
employment  agreement  (copy  sent  to  me  by  s 9(2)(a) )  and  in  the  agreement  clause  7c  states  that  the 
employee  is  en tled  to  meal  breaks  of  60  minutes  between  12  and  1pm  and  that  this  break  will  be  unpaid. 
There is no men on of the two ten minute breaks being included in the 60min. Kindly note that s69ZD of the 
Employment Rela ons Act states that the employee needs to be provided with two 10 minute paid breaks and 
this  needs  to  be  re ected  in  the  employment  agreement  as  well  as  the  me  and  wage  record.  Hence  the 
posi on  of  this  o ce  is  that  the  two  ten  min  breaks  be  included  in  the  employment  agreement  of  all  the 
employees and this be paid breaks.
3.
s 9(2)(a)
 
s 9(2)(a)
s 9(2)(a)
I  would  appreciate  if  you  can  provide  me  with  the  requested  informa on  no  later  than  COB  Monday  2nd 
September 2019.
I look forward to hearing back from you.
Thank you
Kind regards
Zoya Parmar.
From: s 9(2)(a)
Sent: Wednesday, 28 August 2019 4:59 p.m.
To: Labour Standards Early Resolu on
Subject: Employment ma er(Korean Embassy)
Dear Zoya,
Thank you for your email. We explain our posi on as below.
We are aware of our obliga on to pay  me and half for working on public holidays and providing alterna ve 
days for working on public holidays. We are holding o  the payment of  me and half and alterna ve days on 
those dates men oned by 
 due
s 9(2)(a)
 to the fact that 
 has
s 9(2)(a)
 been uncoopera ve and not yet provided evidence 
showing that he has worked on those public holidays. This is part of our required process. We are currently in 
the process of working on this ma er and we will of course make the payments if we can conclude that he did 
work on those public holidays.
In rela on to your ques on regarding the rest breaks, the two 10-minute rest breaks are actually included in the 
60 minute break (between 12:00 – 13:00) which is 10 minutes longer than New Zealand requirement. Also, 
 
s 9(2)(a)
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salary  includes  the  payment  for  his  two  10-minute  rest  breaks.  We  will  make  this  clear  by  upda ng  our 
employment agreement.
s 9(2)(a)
s 9(2)(a)
 
s 9(2)(a)
s 9(2)(a)
s 9  
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Best Regards,
s 9(2)(a)
s 9(2)(a)
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To:
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Subject:
Email from er sta ng that he is busy at the moment and cannot reply in the provided  me frame
Content:
Dear Zoya,
I am occupied with other issues.
I will reply back to you as soon as possible.
Thank you.
Best Regards,
s 9(2)(a)
s 9(2)(a)
Korean Embassy
Tel: 04-473-9073
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From : Labour Standards Early Resolu on <[email address]>
To : s 9(2)(a)
Date : 2019-08-30 12:55:07
Subject : RE: Employment ma er(Korean Embassy) [IN-CONFIDENCE:RELEASEEXTERNAL]
Dear s 9(2)(a)
Thank you for email.
I have considered the informa on you have provided and would like to raise the following issues:
1.
In rela on to being paid  me and half and being provided with alterna ve days you men oned that you 
are wai ng on 
 
s 9(2)(a) to provide you with evidence. As per the Holidays Act s81 and Employment Rela ons 
Act s130  provides that it is the legal duty of an employer to keep accurate  me and wage records for each and 
every employee. Which is why in this case asking s 9(2)(a) to provide you with evidence of the fact that he 
worked on public holidays would be unlawful. It is not for the employee to provide you with this informa on. 
Hence this o ce is of the view the 
 
s 9(2)(a) is owed to be paid  me and half plus alterna ve days on lieu for 
working on public holidays.
2.
With regards to the allega on of s 9(2)(a) claiming the lack of two ten minute breaks you men oned 
that the employee’s get a 60min break and the two ten minute breaks are included in that, I have reviewed the 
employment  agreement  (copy  sent  to  me  by  s 9(2)(a) )  and  in  the  agreement  clause  7c  states  that  the 
employee  is  en tled  to  meal  breaks  of  60  minutes  between  12  and  1pm  and  that  this  break  will  be  unpaid. 
There is no men on of the two ten minute breaks being included in the 60min. Kindly note that s69ZD of the 
Employment Rela ons Act states that the employee needs to be provided with two 10 minute paid breaks and 
this  needs  to  be  re ected  in  the  employment  agreement  as  well  as  the  me  and  wage  record.  Hence  the 
posi on  of  this  o ce  is  that  the  two  ten  min  breaks  be  included  in  the  employment  agreement  of  all  the 
employees and this be paid breaks.
3.
s 9(2)(a)
 
s 9(2)(a)
s 9(2)(a)
I  would  appreciate  if  you  can  provide  me  with  the  requested  informa on  no  later  than  COB  Monday  2nd 
September 2019.
I look forward to hearing back from you.
Thank you
Kind regards
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Zoya Parmar.
From: s 9(2)(a)
Sent: Wednesday, 28 August 2019 4:59 p.m.
To: Labour Standards Early Resolu on
Subject: Employment ma er(Korean Embassy)
Dear Zoya,
Thank you for your email. We explain our posi on as below.
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EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA IN NEW ZEALAND
We are aware of our obliga on to pay  me and half for working on public holidays and providing alterna ve 
days for working on public holidays. We are holding o  the payment of  me and half and alterna ve days on 
those dates men oned by 
 due
s 9(2)(a)
 to the fact that 
 has
s 9(2)(a)
 been uncoopera ve and not yet provided evidence 
showing that he has worked on those public holidays. This is part of our required process. We are currently in 
the process of working on this ma er and we will of course make the payments if we can conclude that he did 
work on those public holidays.
In rela on to your ques on regarding the rest breaks, the two 10-minute rest breaks are actually included in the 
60 minute break (between 12:00 – 13:00) which is 10 minutes longer than New Zealand requirement. Also, 
 
s 9(2)(a)
salary  includes  the  payment  for  his  two  10-minute  rest  breaks.  We  will  make  this  clear  by  upda ng  our 
employment agreement.
s 9(2)(a)
s 9(2)(a)
 
s 9(2)(a)
 
Thank you.
Best Regards,
s 9(2)(a)
s 9(2)(a)
Korean Embassy
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Sensi ve:
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Details
Type:
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Date Sent:
2/09/2019 4:48 PM
Date Obtained:
4/09/2019 9:54 AM
From:
s 9(2)(a)
To:
Labour Standards Early Resolu on
Subject:
email from ee asking for an update on his complaint
Content:
A er our discussion last week about the below points you agreed that you would go back to the embassy with 
subsequent ques ons about their minimum standards obliga ons. 
Can you let me know the outcome of that?
Thanks
s 9(2)(a)
On  Fri,  30  Aug  2019  at  1:54  PM,  Labour  Standards  Early  Resolu on  <HYPERLINK 
"mailto:[email address]"[email address]> wrote:
Dear s 9(2)(a)
Thank you for your  me over the phone yesterday.
As men oned over the phone s 9(2)(a)
 has provided me with his response to the allega ons raised by 
you, I will list these below in an orderly order.
1.
In rela on to your allega on about not being paid  me and half for working on a public holiday as well as 
not being provided with a day in lieu 
 
s 9(2)(a) men oned that they are holding the payment and the alterna ve 
day en tlement because you have not provided them with evidence that you did in fact work on those days. 
 
s 9(2)(a)
also
s 9(2)(a)
 men oned that at present they are looking into this ma er and through their research if they conclude 
that you did in fact work on those days then they are willing to pay you your en tlements.
2.
In rela on to your allega on regarding 2 ten minute rest breaks, 
 
s 9(2)(a) in his response men oned that 
the breaks were a part of the 60min break which is typically between 12 and – 1pm and is supposedly 10 min 
longer than what is legally required. Further to this 
 
s 9(2)(a) also men oned that your salary already includes the 
payment  for  the  2  ten  minute  breaks.  He  will  be  looking  at  making  some  amendments  to  the  employment 
agreement to re ect this.
3.
s 9(2)(a)
 
s 9(2)(a)
 
As per your request I have provided you with a brief email entailing the informa on provided to me by your 
employer. In this email I would also like to reiterate the point that Labour Standards O cers look into ma ers 
informally  and  we  do  this  by  providing  educa on  to  either  party  we  do  not  have  the  powers  to  inves gate 
ma er in a formal manner.
s 9(2)(a)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
I will contact you once I have an update for you on the ma er.
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Thank you
Kind regards
Zoya Parmar.
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To: Labour Standards Early Resolu on
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EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA IN NEW ZEALAND
Subject: Re: MBIE LS 32467 Embassy of the republic of Korea [IN-CONFIDENCE:RELEASE EXTERNAL]
Hi Zoya,
Thanks for the call. Can you kindly send me a email summarising what you just explained. Because of the stress 
I am under it is o en hard for me to remember things I discuss verbally at the moment. 
Cheers
s 9(2)(a)
On  Tue,  27  Aug  2019  at  12:50  PM,  Labour  Standards  Early  Resolu on  <HYPERLINK 
"mailto:[email address]"[email address]> wrote:
Hello  s 9(2)(a)
I have emailed 
 and am 
s 9(2)(a)
awai ng a reply.
Thank you
Kind regards
Zoya Parmar.
From: s 9(2)(a)
Sent: Tuesday, 27 August 2019 5:35 a.m.
To: Labour Standards Early Resolu on
Subject: Re: MBIE LS 32467 Embassy of the republic of Korea [IN-CONFIDENCE:RELEASE EXTERNAL]
Further to our discussion last week I would like to complain that the embassy hasn’t paid me for the month of 
August. There were supposed to pay me for one day per week of my leave en tlements but the haven’t paid 
me anything. 
Can you update me where you are at in your process and what is happening. 
Thanks
s 9(2)(a)
On  Sun,  18  Aug  2019  at  8:58  PM,  s 9(2)(a)
> 
wrote:
A ached is the current contract terms.
Please also see a ached email. As you can see, our s 9(2)(a)
 had said to me that I don't deserve 
leave (days in leiu) for the days I worked, and I felt threatened and in midated by him as a result.
s 9(2)(a)
 
I now wish to change my view, and would like the days in leiu as I believe I am en tled to them.
I had worked on public holidays, and my work on those days was approved by the relevant manager/diplomat at 
the Embassy.
s 9(2)(a)
Please call to discuss. If I don't answer, please call back 5 minutes later. I do not use voice mail.
Thank you.
s 9(2)(a)
s 9(2)(a)
On  Sun,  Aug  18,  2019  at  8:39  PM  s 9(2)(a)
 
wrote:
s 9(2)(a)  is the person responsible for employment ma ers.
s 9(2)(a)
I have tried to call you but have not been able to reach you. Le  message too but have not heard back.
I will forward other email to you for reference I’m this ma er. 
s 9(2)(a)
On  Thu,  15  Aug  2019  at  11:43  AM,  Labour  Standards  Early  Resolu on  <HYPERLINK 
"mailto:[email address]"[email address]> wrote:
Dear s 9(2)(a)
Kindly provide me with a contact number and email for your employer so that I can get in touch withthem. Also 
provide me with name of the contact person.
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Thank you
Kind regards
Zoya Parmar
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Sensi ve:
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Type:
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Date Sent:
4/09/2019 9:41 AM
Date Obtained:
4/09/2019 9:54 AM
From:
Labour Standards Early Resolu on
To:
s 9(2)(a)
Subject:
email sent to ee with update.
Content:
Dear s 9(2)(a)
As per our discussion I have sent an email to your employer explaining their obliga ons.
I have head back from 
 
s 9(2)(a) and he stated in his email that he is quite busy at the moment and will reply back 
a bit later, he has not provided me with an eta.
Thank you
Kind regards
Zoya Parmar.
From: s 9(2)(a)
Sent: Monday, 2 September 2019 4:48 p.m.
To: Labour Standards Early Resolu on
Subject: Re: MBIE LS 32467 Embassy of the republic of Korea [IN-CONFIDENCE:RELEASE EXTERNAL]
A er our discussion last week about the below points you agreed that you would go back to the embassy with 
subsequent ques ons about their minimum standards obliga ons. 
Can you let me know the outcome of that?
Thanks
s 9(2)(a)
On  Fri,  30  Aug  2019  at  1:54  PM,  Labour  Standards  Early  Resolu on  <HYPERLINK 
"mailto:[email address]"[email address]> wrote:
Dear s 9(2)(a)
Thank you for your  me over the phone yesterday.
As men oned over the phone s 9(2)(a)
 has provided me with his response to the allega ons raised by 
you, I will list these below in an orderly order.
1.
In rela on to your allega on about not being paid  me and half for working on a public holiday as well as 
not being provided with a day in lieu 
me
s 9(2)(a)
n oned that they are holding the payment and the alterna ve 
day en tlement because you have not provided them with evidence that you did in fact work on those days. 
 
s 9(2)(a)
 also
s 9(2)(a)
 men oned that at present they are looking into this ma er and through their research if they conclude 
that you did in fact work on those days then they are willing to pay you your en tlements.
2.
In rela on to your allega on regarding 2 ten minute rest breaks, 
 
s 9(2)(a) in his response men oned that 
the breaks were a part of the 60min break which is typically between 12 and – 1pm and is supposedly 10 min 
longer than what is legally required. Further to this 
also
s 9(2)(a)
 men oned that your salary already includes the 
payment  for  the  2  ten  minute  breaks.  He  will  be  looking  at  making  some  amendments  to  the  employment 
agreement to re ect this.
3.
s 9(2)(a)
 
s 9(2)(a)
 
As per your request I have provided you with a brief email entailing the informa on provided to me by your 
employer. In this email I would also like to reiterate the point that Labour Standards O cers look into ma ers 
informally  and  we  do  this  by  providing  educa on  to  either  party  we  do  not  have  the  powers  to  inves gate 
ma er in a formal manner.
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s 9(2)(a)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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s 9(2)(a)
 
 
I will contact you once I have an update for you on the ma er.
Thank you
Kind regards
Zoya Parmar.
From: s 9(2)(a)
Sent: Thursday, 29 August 2019 11:13 a.m.
To: Labour Standards Early Resolu on
Subject: Re: MBIE LS 32467 Embassy of the republic of Korea [IN-CONFIDENCE:RELEASE EXTERNAL]
Hi Zoya,
Thanks for the call. Can you kindly send me a email summarising what you just explained. Because of the stress 
I am under it is o en hard for me to remember things I discuss verbally at the moment. 
Cheers
s 9(2)(a)
On  Tue,  27  Aug  2019  at  12:50  PM,  Labour  Standards  Early  Resolu on  <HYPERLINK 
"mailto:[email address]"[email address]> wrote:
Hello  s 9(2)(a)
I have emailed 
 and am 
s 9(2)(a)
awai ng a reply.
Thank you
Kind regards
Zoya Parmar.
From: s 9(2)(a)
Sent: Tuesday, 27 August 2019 5:35 a.m.
To: Labour Standards Early Resolu on
Subject: Re: MBIE LS 32467 Embassy of the republic of Korea [IN-CONFIDENCE:RELEASE EXTERNAL]
Further to our discussion last week I would like to complain that the embassy hasn’t paid me for the month of 
August. There were supposed to pay me for one day per week of my leave en tlements but the haven’t paid 
me anything. 
Can you update me where you are at in your process and what is happening. 
Thanks
s 9(2)(a)
On  Sun,  18  Aug  2019  at  8:58  PM,  s 9(2)(a)
 
wrote:
A ached is the current contract terms.
Please also see a ached email. As you can see, our s 9(2)(a)
 had said to me that I don't deserve 
leave (days in leiu) for the days I worked, and I felt threatened and in midated by him as a result.
s 9(2)(a)
 
I now wish to change my view, and would like the days in leiu as I believe I am en tled to them.
I had worked on public holidays, and my work on those days was approved by the relevant manager/diplomat at 
the Embassy.
s 9(2)(a)
Please call to discuss. If I don't answer, please call back 5 minutes later. I do not use voice mail.
Thank you.
s 9(2)(a)
s 9(2)(a)
On  Sun,  Aug  18,  2019  at  8:39  PM  s 9(2)(a)
 
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wrote:
s 9(2)(a)  is the person responsible for employment ma ers.
s 9(2)(a)
I have tried to call you but have not been able to reach you. Le  message too but have not heard back.
I will forward other email to you for reference I’m this ma er. 
s 9(2)(a)
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EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA IN NEW ZEALAND
On  Thu,  15  Aug  2019  at  11:43  AM,  Labour  Standards  Early  Resolu on  <HYPERLINK 
"mailto:[email address]"[email address]> wrote:
Dear s 9(2)(a)
Kindly provide me with a contact number and email for your employer so that I can get in touch withthem. Also 
provide me with name of the contact person.
Thank you
Kind regards
Zoya Parmar
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Date Obtained:
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From:
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To:
s 9(2)(a)
Subject:
Update call - EE
Content:
Called the ee to provide him with an update on his complaint. Advised that the er is not denying that they owe 
him  the  payment  for  the  public  holiday,  but  the  main  issue  is  the  fact  that  the  internal  process  as  not  been 
followed  which  is,  along  with  the  me  sheet  which  the  employer  has  already  submi ed  they  require  him  to 
submit a supplement document. This process the er has claims needs to be followed prior to them paying him 
for the public holiday worked.
The ee responded that he did submit the document in ques on and both the er and ee signed the document, 
but the er told the ee that they had misplaced the document and needed him to resubmit the document.
I men oned to the ee that the legal requirement is for the er to keep records of  me and wage and also holiday 
and  leave.  I  have  done  my  part  in  educa ng  the  er  i  however  cannot  audit  internal  process.  The  er  has 
men oned  that  they  do  keep  records,  but  there  are  certain  internal  business  processes  which  needs  to  be 
followed prior to them paying for the public holiday worked.
Inves gator Comments:
Advised that the ee pursue this ma er via the ERA if he wishes to challenge the internal process of the business.
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EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA IN NEW ZEALAND
Message : MSG0019
Sensi ve:
No
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Type:
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Date Sent:
11/09/2019 12:34 PM
Date Obtained:
13/09/2019 12:08 PM
From:
s 9(2)(a)
To:
Labour Standards Early Resolu on
Subject:
email from ee showing that the er is asking for permission to access ee's email records.
Content:
It is a le er reques ng that I allow them to view my email logs. Again,  I don’t see why this is necessary as I cc 
to 
s 9(2)(a)
relevant emails sent and at  mes also checked my phone and personal email accounts
On  Wed,  11  Sep  2019  at  12:16  PM,  Labour  Standards  Early  Resolu on  <HYPERLINK 
"mailto:[email address]"[email address]> wrote:
Dear s 9(2)(a)
This is to con rm that I have received your email.
I am not sure what document you are being asked to sign?
Thank you
Kind regards
Zoya Parmar.
From: s 9(2)(a)
Sent: Tuesday, 10 September 2019 7:16 p.m.
To: Labour Standards Early Resolu on
Subject: MBIE LS 32467 Embassy of the republic of Korea
This is for the a en on of Zoya Palmer for reference regarding further requests I have received in regard to the 
ma ers she is assis ng with.
Can you please let me know this has been received.
Thanks,
s 9(2)(a)
---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: s 9(2)(a)
Date: Tue, 10 Sep 2019 at 6:56 PM
Subject: Re: Reply to request from 
 
r
s 9(2)(a) e Leave 25, 26 dec, 1, 2, Jan, etc
To: Korean Emb. Culture s 9(2)(a)
Cc:  s 9(2)(a)
"  <HYPERLINK  s 9(2)(a)
 
HYPERLINK 
s 9(2)(a)
 
<HYPERLINK 
s 9(2)(a)
Thank you for your email. 
Can you please explain what the purpose of this is, and why you require it when I have already had all my leave 
approved by the relevant diplomat including s 9(2)(a)
I just want to know why you need me to sign such a le er when everything has been approved already in regard 
to my over me work? In this context I see no reason why such a le er is needed. 
Thank you
s 9(2)(a)
On  Tue,  10  Sep  2019  at  5:32  PM,  Korean  Emb.  Culture  <s 9(2)(a)
Dear s 9(2)(a)
I am very disappointed about what you said. So far, you did not answer my email of 6th September 2019, while 
just saying “I can’t  nd that email and there was no a achment.”
Released under the Official Information Act 1982
You did take the paper(le er of consent) and folded it half in front of me, saying you will consider and reply to 
us.
I have been pa ently wai ng for your response. But now you are asking me to send the paper again.
I don’t understand your inten on: disregard of our request completely or inten onal delaying tac c?
Nevertheless, I herewith a ached the paper(le er of consent) again and request you to answer by tomorrow.
Brest Regards
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EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA IN NEW ZEALAND
s 9(2)(a)
-----Original Message-----
From : s 9(2)(a)
To : Korean Emb. Culture <HYPERLINK "mailto:[email address]"[email address]>;
Date : 2019-09-09 17:47:03
Subject : Reply to request from 
 
r
s 9(2)(a) e Leave 25, 26 dec, 1, 2, Jan, etc
Hello,
I received your email regarding request for something signed. But I can’t  ne that email right now although I 
recall you needed me to reply un l today and that there was no a achment.
If you would like to kindly email me the document again I will be able to consider your request and reply.
Thanks
s 9(2)(a)
---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: s 9(2)(a)
Date: Sun, 14 Jul 2019 at 8:40 PM
Subject: Re: FW: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Leave 25, 26 dec, 1, 2, Jan, etc
To: < HYPERLINK "mailto:[email address]"[email address]>
If you have any ques ons, you should ask the relevant diplomat for such informa on as the informa on that 
was  required  for  them  to  approve  my  over me  was  given  to  each  of  them  at  the  me  they  approved  it.
Nevertheless, you should refer to my previous email on 7/7 July.
Going forward, please only reply, or send emails to this address.
Thanks,
s 9(2)(a)
-----Original Message-----
보낸사람 : 공관전용(경제) 메일 < HYPERLINK "mailto:[email address]"[email address]>
s 9(2)(a)
보낸일자 : 2019-07-11
메일제목 : Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Leave 25, 26 dec, 1, 2, Jan, etc
s 9(2)(a)
Your reply doesn't seem clear enough.
I want to double check your task for over me work in order to decide your payment and alterna ve leaves.
My  ques on  is  simple; is  that correct you  checked  o ce  email to  follow  up  NZDF  on  12.25,  12.26,  1.1,  1.2 
and helped veterans on 4.19, 4.22. upon the instruc on of 
 and 
s 9(2)(a)
?
s 9(2)(a)
Regards
s 9(2)(a)
-----Original Message-----
From : s 9(2)(a)
To : 공관전용(경제) 메일 < HYPERLINK "mailto:[email address]"[email address]>;
Cc : HYPERLINK s 9(2)(a)
Date : 2019-07-07 16:55:48
Subject : Re: Re: Re: Re: Leave 25, 26 dec, 1, 2, Jan, etc
Hello,
Sorry, we were busy at the end of the week preparing for the k culture fes val. I am catching up on my work 
today.
I suggest you refer to the wri en signed records for con rma on as to whether i worked, or didn't. When I was 
asked to complete the over me form, I would have explained the work I did at the  me in su cient detail for 
the person authorising it to be sa s ed that the work they were signing o  - they were doing so in accordance 
with procedure.
I can't recall exactly right now, so all I really know is that if someone signed it o  then they would have been 
sa s ed that I had done the work accordingly and I would have produced su cient evidence of that accordingly.
As we discussed last week, I don't think the word voluntary is appropriate. I know with 
,
s 9(2)(a)  he insisted i did 
the work for him while he was on holiday. I guess I could have refused, and been faced with disciplinary ac on, 
Released under the Official Information Act 1982
so I really had not choice, but never the less, I did choose to follow his orders.
For  the  work  regarding 
,
s 9(2)(a)   I  believe  that  her  and  I  have  discussed  this  and  come  to  an  agreed 
understanding about the situa on.
As I think I explained to you, as 
 
s 9(2)(a) has said that I do not deserve this, please leave it be without prejudice, 
because I have more important things to focus on at the moment.
Cheers,
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EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA IN NEW ZEALAND
s 9(2)(a)
-----Original Message-----
보낸사람 : 공관전용(경제) 메일 < HYPERLINK "mailto:[email address]"[email address]>
s 9(2)(a)
보낸일자 : 2019-07-03
메일제목 : Re: Re: Re: Leave 25, 26 dec, 1, 2, Jan, etc
Dear s 9(2)(a)
I'm serious about this case and hope your coopera on for me in dealing with it.
I  was  told  you  men oned  you  had checked  MOFA  email  upon  councilor 
 
s 9(2)(a) direc on  on  12.25,  12.26, 1.1 
and 1.2.
And  regarding  issues  with  secretary 
,
s 9(2)(a)   you  worked  on  4.19  at  the  direc on  of 
 
s 9(2)(a) but  worked 
voluntarily on 4.22.
If there are anything above that are inconsitent with facts please let me know.
Regards
s 9(2)(a)
s 9(2)(a)
Embassy of the Republic of Korea
O: 04-473-9073
-----Original Message-----
From : s 9(2)(a)
To : 공관전용(경제) 메일 < HYPERLINK "mailto:[email address]"[email address]>;
Cc : s 9(2)(a)
Date : 2019-07-02 11:10:43
Subject : Re: Re: Leave 25, 26 dec, 1, 2, Jan, etc
Every day I come to work and do my work voluntarily. I do my work, as requested, to the best of my  ability every 
me.
As I am sure you know, I made a formal complaint to 
abou
s 9(2)(a)
t 
 
s 9(2)(a) forcing me to do work during the 
christmas and new year holiday period as at the  me, I didn't believe it was appropriate or necessary to do what 
was  asked. Nevertheless,  I  followed  the  instruc on  of 
 
s 9(2)(a) I  suggest  you  look  back  at  those  records 
regarding the complaing which 
 too
s 9(2)(a)
k care of.
As I have said below, please forget that I even asked the ques on about days in leiu as I have more important 
work to do this week.
s 9(2)(a)
-----Original Message-----
보낸사람 : 공관전용(경제) 메일 < HYPERLINK "mailto:[email address]"[email address]>
s 9(2)(a)
보낸일자 : 2019-07-02
메일제목 : Re: Leave 25, 26 dec, 1, 2, Jan, etc
Dear s 9(2)(a)
You can raise ques ons on your rights when you need to. I'll look into it without any prejudice.
I'm reviewing your case with help of lawyers whether you're en tled to have alterna ve leave or not.
As you know me well, I'm doing my work by the book.
Let me ask you just one thing, did you do over me work on 12.25, 12.26, 1.1, 1.2, 4.19, 4.22 voluntarily or at 
the direc on of 
 and 
s 9(2)(a)
 
s 9(2)(a) respec vely?
If there's any date you worked voluntarily, please let me know.
Sincerely yours
s 9(2)(a)
s 9(2)(a)
Embassy of the Republic of Korea
O: 04-473-9073
-----Original Message-----
Released under the Official Information Act 1982
From : s 9(2)(a)
To : 공관전용(경제) 메일 < HYPERLINK "mailto:[email address]"[email address]>;
Cc 
: 
HYPERLINK 
s 9(2)(a)
 
 
 
 
Date : 2019-07-02 07:05:37
Subject : Leave 25, 26 dec, 1, 2, Jan, etc
Hello,
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EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA IN NEW ZEALAND
 has 
s 9(2)(a)
this morning asked me ques ons about the work I did for him in December and January.
He concluded our discussion by sharing his view by saying I do not deserve days in leiu for this  me.
As  he  is  the  s 9(2)(a)
,  and  holds  a  posi on  that  must  be  respected.  I  am  more  interested  in 
pu ng my energy and focus on immediate work s 9(2)(a)
, I don't wish to let any ques ons 
about leave en tlements to get in our way of delivering a successful and major project this week. Without any 
prejudice, sorry for my misjudgment in asking for this, and lets move forward focus on that and please forget 
that I even raised the ques on about days in leiu. This also applies to the work done over easter for s 9(2)(a)
Thanks,
s 9(2)(a)
s 9(2)(a)
s 9(2)(a)
Embassy of the Republic of Korea, Wellington
04 473 9073 
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EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA IN NEW ZEALAND
Message : MSG0020
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Type:
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Date Sent:
10/09/2019 7:15 PM
Date Obtained:
13/09/2019 12:11 PM
From:
s 9(2)(a)
To:
Labour Standards Early Resolu on
Subject:
eamil from ee with a ached correspondance between the ee and er dated between 2nd July to 10th September 
2019
Content:
This is for the a en on of Zoya Palmer for reference regarding further requests I have received in regard to the 
ma ers she is assis ng with.
Can you please let me know this has been received.
Thanks,
s 9(2)(a)
---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: s 9(2)(a)
Date: Tue, 10 Sep 2019 at 6:56 PM
Subject: Re: Reply to request from 
 
r
s 9(2)(a) e Leave 25, 26 dec, 1, 2, Jan, etc
To: Korean Emb. Culture <HYPERLINK "mailto:[email address]"[email address]>
Cc:  "공관전용(경제)  메일"  <HYPERLINK  "mailto:[email address]"[email address]>, 
HYPERLINK 
s 9(2)(a)
 
 
Thank you for your email. 
Can you please explain what the purpose of this is, and why you require it when I have already had all my leave 
approved by the relevant diplomat including s 9(2)(a)
I just want to know why you need me to sign such a le er when everything has been approved already in regard 
to my over me work? In this context I see no reason why such a le er is needed. 
Thank you
s 9(2)(a)
On  Tue,  10  Sep  2019  at  5:32  PM,  Korean  Emb.  Culture  <HYPERLINK  "mailto:[email address]"cultural-
[email address]> wrote:
Dear s 9(2)(a)
I am very disappointed about what you said. So far, you did not answer my email of 6th September 2019, while 
just saying “I can’t  nd that email and there was no a achment.”
You did take the paper(le er of consent) and folded it half in front of me, saying you will consider and reply to 
us.
I have been pa ently wai ng for your response. But now you are asking me to send the paper again.
I don’t understand your inten on: disregard of our request completely or inten onal delaying tac c?
Nevertheless, I herewith a ached the paper(le er of consent) again and request you to answer by tomorrow.
Brest Regards
s 9(2)(a)
-----Original Message-----
From : s 9(2)(a)
To : Korean Emb. Culture <HYPERLINK "mailto:[email address]"[email address]>;
Date : 2019-09-09 17:47:03
Subject : Reply to request from 
 
r
s 9(2)(a) e Leave 25, 26 dec, 1, 2, Jan, etc
Hello,
Released under the Official Information Act 1982
I received your email regarding request for something signed. But I can’t  ne that email right now although I 
recall you needed me to reply un l today and that there was no a achment.
If you would like to kindly email me the document again I will be able to consider your request and reply.
Thanks
s 9(2)(a)
---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: s 9(2)(a)
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Case LS32467
EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA IN NEW ZEALAND
Date: Sun, 14 Jul 2019 at 8:40 PM
Subject: Re: FW: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Leave 25, 26 dec, 1, 2, Jan, etc
To: < HYPERLINK "mailto:[email address]"[email address]>
If you have any ques ons, you should ask the relevant diplomat for such informa on as the informa on that 
was  required  for  them  to  approve  my  over me  was  given  to  each  of  them  at  the  me  they  approved  it.
Nevertheless, you should refer to my previous email on 7/7 July.
Going forward, please only reply, or send emails to this address.
Thanks,
s 9(2)(a)
-----Original Message-----
보낸사람 : 공관전용(경제) 메일 < HYPERLINK "mailto:[email address]"[email address]>
받는사람 : s 9(2)(a)
;
보낸일자 : 2019-07-11
메일제목 : Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Leave 25, 26 dec, 1, 2, Jan, etc
s 9(2)(a)
Your reply doesn't seem clear enough.
I want to double check your task for over me work in order to decide your payment and alterna ve leaves.
My  ques on  is  simple; is  that correct you  checked  o ce  email to  follow  up  NZDF  on  12.25,  12.26,  1.1,  1.2 
and helped veterans on 4.19, 4.22. upon the instruc on of 
 and 
s 9(2)(a)
s 9(2)(a)
Regards
s 9(2)(a)
-----Original Message-----
From : s 9(2)(a)
To : 공관전용(경제) 메일 < HYPERLINK "mailto:[email address]"[email address]>;
Cc : s 9(2)(a)
Date : 2019-07-07 16:55:48
Subject : Re: Re: Re: Re: Leave 25, 26 dec, 1, 2, Jan, etc
Hello,
Sorry, we were busy at the end of the week preparing for the k culture fes val. I am catching up on my work 
today.
I suggest you refer to the wri en signed records for con rma on as to whether i worked, or didn't. When I was 
asked to complete the over me form, I would have explained the work I did at the  me in su cient detail for 
the person authorising it to be sa s ed that the work they were signing o  - they were doing so in accordance 
with procedure.
I can't recall exactly right now, so all I really know is that if someone signed it o  then they would have been 
sa s ed that I had done the work accordingly and I would have produced su cient evidence of that accordingly.
As we discussed last week, I don't think the word voluntary is appropriate. I know with 
,
s 9(2)(a)  he insisted i did 
the work for him while he was on holiday. I guess I could have refused, and been faced with disciplinary ac on, 
so I really had not choice, but never the less, I did choose to follow his orders.
For  the  work  regarding 
,
s 9(2)(a)   I  believe  that  her  and  I  have  discussed  this  and  come  to  an  agreed 
understanding about the situa on.
As I think I explained to you, as 
 
s 9(2)(a) has said that I do not deserve this, please leave it be without prejudice, 
because I have more important things to focus on at the moment.
Cheers,
s 9(2)(a)
-----Original Message-----
보낸사람 : 공관전용(경제) 메일 < HYPERLINK "mailto:[email address]"[email address]>
s 9(2)(a)
보낸일자 : 2019-07-03
메일제목 : Re: Re: Re: Leave 25, 26 dec, 1, 2, Jan, etc
Dear s 9(2)(a)
I'm serious about this case and hope your coopera on for me in dealing with it.
I  was  told  you  men oned  you  had checked  MOFA  email  upon  councilor 
 
s 9(2)(a) direc on  on  12.25,  12.26, 1.1 
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and 1.2.
And  regarding  issues  with  secretary 
 
s 9(2)(a) you  worked  on  4.19  at  the  direc on  of 
 
s 9(2)(a) but  worked 
voluntarily on 4.22.
If there are anything above that are inconsitent with facts please let me know.
Regards
s 9(2)(a)
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EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA IN NEW ZEALAND
s 9(2)(a)
Embassy of the Republic of Korea
O: 04-473-9073
-----Original Message-----
From : s 9(2)(a)
To : 공관전용(경제) 메일 < HYPERLINK "mailto:[email address]"[email address]>;
Cc : HYPERLINK s 9(2)(a)
Date : 2019-07-02 11:10:43
Subject : Re: Re: Leave 25, 26 dec, 1, 2, Jan, etc
Every day I come to work and do my work voluntarily. I do my work, as requested, to the best of my  ability every 
me.
As I am sure you know, I made a formal complaint to 
 
s 9(2)(a) about 
 
s 9(2)(a) forcing me to do work during the 
christmas and new year holiday period as at the  me, I didn't believe it was appropriate or necessary to do what 
was  asked. Nevertheless,  I  followed  the  instruc on  of 
 
s 9(2)(a) I  suggest  you  look  back  at  those  records 
regarding the complaing which 
 too
s 9(2)(a)
k care of.
As I have said below, please forget that I even asked the ques on about days in leiu as I have more important 
work to do this week.
s 9(2)(a)
-----Original Message-----
보낸사람 : 공관전용(경제) 메일 < HYPERLINK "mailto:[email address]"[email address]>
s 9(2)(a)
보낸일자 : 2019-07-02
메일제목 : Re: Leave 25, 26 dec, 1, 2, Jan, etc
Dear s 9(2)(a)
You can raise ques ons on your rights when you need to. I'll look into it without any prejudice.
I'm reviewing your case with help of lawyers whether you're en tled to have alterna ve leave or not.
As you know me well, I'm doing my work by the book.
Let me ask you just one thing, did you do over me work on 12.25, 12.26, 1.1, 1.2, 4.19, 4.22 voluntarily or at 
the direc on of 
 and 
s 9(2)(a)
 
s 9(2)(a) respec vely?
If there's any date you worked voluntarily, please let me know.
Sincerely yours
s 9(2)(a)
s 9(2)(a)
Embassy of the Republic of Korea
O: 04-473-9073
-----Original Message-----
From : s 9(2)(a)
To : 공관전용(경제) 메일 < HYPERLINK "mailto:[email address]"[email address]>;
Cc 
: 
s 9(2)(a)  
 
 
 
 
Date : 2019-07-02 07:05:37
Subject : Leave 25, 26 dec, 1, 2, Jan, etc
Hello,
 has 
s 9(2)(a)
this morning asked me ques ons about the work I did for him in December and January.
He concluded our discussion by sharing his view by saying I do not deserve days in leiu for this  me.
As  he  is  the  s 9(2)(a)
,  and  holds  a  posi on  that  must  be  respected.  I  am  more  interested  in 
pu ng my energy and focus on immediate work s 9(2)(a)
, I don't wish to let any ques ons 
about leave en tlements to get in our way of delivering a successful and major project this week. Without any 
prejudice, sorry for my misjudgment in asking for this, and lets move forward focus on that and please forget 
that I even raised the ques on about days in leiu. This also applies to the work done over easter for 
.
s 9(2)(a)
Thanks,
s 9(2)(a)
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s 9(2)(a)
Embassy of the Republic of Korea, Wellington
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Message : MSG0021
Sensi ve:
No
Details
Type:
Email
Date Sent:
11/09/2019 12:16 PM
Date Obtained:
13/09/2019 12:15 PM
From:
Labour Standards Early Resolu on
To:
s 9(2)(a)
Subject:
Email  from  Zoya  to  ee  reques ng  for  clari ca on  on  what  document  is  being  referred  to  in  the  email 
correspondance between the ee and er.
Content:
Dear s 9(2)(a)
This is to con rm that I have received your email.
I am not sure what document you are being asked to sign?
Thank you
Kind regards
Zoya Parmar.
From: s 9(2)(a)
Sent: Tuesday, 10 September 2019 7:16 p.m.
To: Labour Standards Early Resolu on
Subject: MBIE LS 32467 Embassy of the republic of Korea
This is for the a en on of Zoya Palmer for reference regarding further requests I have received in regard to the 
ma ers she is assis ng with.
Can you please let me know this has been received.
Thanks,
s 9(2)(a)
---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: s 9(2)(a)
Date: Tue, 10 Sep 2019 at 6:56 PM
Subject: Re: Reply to request from 
r
s 9(2)(a) e Leave 25, 26 dec, 1, 2, Jan, etc
To: Korean Emb. Culture <HYPERLINK "mailto:[email address]"[email address]>
Cc:  "공관전용(경제)  메일"  <HYPERLINK  "mailto:[email address]"[email address]>, 
s 9(2)(a)  
 
 
Thank you for your email. 
Can you please explain what the purpose of this is, and why you require it when I have already had all my leave 
approved by the relevant diplomat including 
.
s 9(2)(a)
I just want to know why you need me to sign such a le er when everything has been approved already in regard 
to my over me work? In this context I see no reason why such a le er is needed. 
Thank you
s 9(2)(a)
On  Tue,  10  Sep  2019  at  5:32  PM,  Korean  Emb.  Culture  <HYPERLINK  "mailto:[email address]"cultural-
[email address]> wrote:
Dear s 9(2)(a)
I am very disappointed about what you said. So far, you did not answer my email of 6th September 2019, while 
just saying “I can’t  nd that email and there was no a achment.”
You did take the paper(le er of consent) and folded it half in front of me, saying you will consider and reply to 
us.
I have been pa ently wai ng for your response. But now you are asking me to send the paper again.
Released under the Official Information Act 1982
I don’t understand your inten on: disregard of our request completely or inten onal delaying tac c?
Nevertheless, I herewith a ached the paper(le er of consent) again and request you to answer by tomorrow.
Brest Regards
s 9(2)(a)
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EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA IN NEW ZEALAND
From : s 9(2)(a)
To : Korean Emb. Culture <HYPERLINK "mailto:[email address]"[email address]>;
Date : 2019-09-09 17:47:03
Subject : Reply to request from 
 
r
s 9(2)(a) e Leave 25, 26 dec, 1, 2, Jan, etc
Hello,
I received your email regarding request for something signed. But I can’t  ne that email right now although I 
recall you needed me to reply un l today and that there was no a achment.
If you would like to kindly email me the document again I will be able to consider your request and reply.
Thanks
s 9(2)(a)
---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: s 9(2)(a)
Date: Sun, 14 Jul 2019 at 8:40 PM
Subject: Re: FW: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Leave 25, 26 dec, 1, 2, Jan, etc
To: < HYPERLINK "mailto:[email address]"[email address]>
If you have any ques ons, you should ask the relevant diplomat for such informa on as the informa on that 
was  required  for  them  to  approve  my  over me  was  given  to  each  of  them  at  the  me  they  approved  it.
Nevertheless, you should refer to my previous email on 7/7 July.
Going forward, please only reply, or send emails to this address.
Thanks,
s 9(2)(a)
-----Original Message-----
보낸사람 : 공관전용(경제) 메일 < HYPERLINK "mailto:[email address]"[email address]>
s 9(2)(a)
;
보낸일자 : 2019-07-11
메일제목 : Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Leave 25, 26 dec, 1, 2, Jan, etc
s 9(2)(a)
Your reply doesn't seem clear enough.
I want to double check your task for over me work in order to decide your payment and alterna ve leaves.
My  ques on  is  simple; is  that correct you  checked  o ce  email to  follow  up  NZDF  on  12.25,  12.26,  1.1,  1.2 
and helped veterans on 4.19, 4.22. upon the instruc on of 
and 
s 9(2)(a)
?
s 9(2)(a)
Regards
s 9(2)(a)
-----Original Message-----
From : s 9(2)(a)
To : 공관전용(경제) 메일 < HYPERLINK "mailto:[email address]"[email address]>;
Cc : s 9(2)(a)
Date : 2019-07-07 16:55:48
Subject : Re: Re: Re: Re: Leave 25, 26 dec, 1, 2, Jan, etc
Hello,
Sorry, we were busy at the end of the week preparing for the k culture fes val. I am catching up on my work 
today.
I suggest you refer to the wri en signed records for con rma on as to whether i worked, or didn't. When I was 
asked to complete the over me form, I would have explained the work I did at the  me in su cient detail for 
the person authorising it to be sa s ed that the work they were signing o  - they were doing so in accordance 
with procedure.
I can't recall exactly right now, so all I really know is that if someone signed it o  then they would have been 
sa s ed that I had done the work accordingly and I would have produced su cient evidence of that accordingly.
As we discussed last week, I don't think the word voluntary is appropriate. I know with 
,
s 9(2)(a)  he insisted i did 
the work for him while he was on holiday. I guess I could have refused, and been faced with disciplinary ac on, 
so I really had not choice, but never the less, I did choose to follow his orders.
For  the  work  regarding 
 
s 9(2)(a) I  believe  that  her  and  I  have  discussed  this  and  come  to  an  agreed 
understanding about the situa on.
Released under the Official Information Act 1982
As I think I explained to you, as 
has
s 9(2)(a)
 said that I do not deserve this, please leave it be without prejudice, 
because I have more important things to focus on at the moment.
Cheers,
s 9(2)(a)
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Case LS32467
EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA IN NEW ZEALAND
보낸사람 : 공관전용(경제) 메일 < HYPERLINK "mailto:[email address]"[email address]>
s 9(2)(a)
보낸일자 : 2019-07-03
메일제목 : Re: Re: Re: Leave 25, 26 dec, 1, 2, Jan, etc
Dear s 9(2)(a)
I'm serious about this case and hope your coopera on for me in dealing with it.
I  was  told  you  men oned  you  had checked  MOFA  email  upon  councilor 
 
s 9(2)(a) direc on  on  12.25,  12.26, 1.1 
and 1.2.
And  regarding  issues  with  secretary 
,
s 9(2)(a)   you  worked  on  4.19  at  the  direc on  of 
 
s 9(2)(a) but  worked 
voluntarily on 4.22.
If there are anything above that are inconsitent with facts please let me know.
Regards
s 9(2)(a)
s 9(2)(a)
Embassy of the Republic of Korea
O: 04-473-9073
-----Original Message-----
From : s 9(2)(a)
To : 공관전용(경제) 메일 < HYPERLINK "mailto:[email address]"[email address]>;
Cc : s 9(2)(a)
Date : 2019-07-02 11:10:43
Subject : Re: Re: Leave 25, 26 dec, 1, 2, Jan, etc
Every day I come to work and do my work voluntarily. I do my work, as requested, to the best of my  ability every 
me.
As I am sure you know, I made a formal complaint to 
 
s 9(2)(a) about 
 
s 9(2)(a) forcing me to do work during the 
christmas and new year holiday period as at the  me, I didn't believe it was appropriate or necessary to do what 
was  asked. Nevertheless,  I  followed  the  instruc on  of 
 
s 9(2)(a) I  suggest  you  look  back  at  those  records 
regarding the complaing which 
too
s 9(2)(a)
k care of.
As I have said below, please forget that I even asked the ques on about days in leiu as I have more important 
work to do this week.
s 9(2)(a)
-----Original Message-----
보낸사람 : 공관전용(경제) 메일 < HYPERLINK "mailto:[email address]"[email address]>
s 9(2)(a)
보낸일자 : 2019-07-02
메일제목 : Re: Leave 25, 26 dec, 1, 2, Jan, etc
Dear s 9(2)(a)
You can raise ques ons on your rights when you need to. I'll look into it without any prejudice.
I'm reviewing your case with help of lawyers whether you're en tled to have alterna ve leave or not.
As you know me well, I'm doing my work by the book.
Let me ask you just one thing, did you do over me work on 12.25, 12.26, 1.1, 1.2, 4.19, 4.22 voluntarily or at 
the direc on of 
and 
s 9(2)(a)
 
s 9(2)(a) respec vely?
If there's any date you worked voluntarily, please let me know.
Sincerely yours
s 9(2)(a)
s 9(2)(a)
Embassy of the Republic of Korea
O: 04-473-9073
-----Original Message-----
From : s 9(2)(a)
To : 공관전용(경제) 메일 < HYPERLINK "mailto:[email address]"[email address]>;
Released under the Official Information Act 1982
Cc 
: 
s 9(2)(a)  
 
 
 
 
Date : 2019-07-02 07:05:37
Subject : Leave 25, 26 dec, 1, 2, Jan, etc
Hello,
 has 
s 9(2)(a)
this morning asked me ques ons about the work I did for him in December and January.
He concluded our discussion by sharing his view by saying I do not deserve days in leiu for this  me.
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,  and  holds  a  posi on  that  must  be  respected.  I  am  more  interested  in 
pu ng my energy and focus on immediate work s 9(2)(a)
I don't wish to let any ques ons 
about leave en tlements to get in our way of delivering a successful and major project this week. Without any 
prejudice, sorry for my misjudgment in asking for this, and lets move forward focus on that and please forget 
that I even raised the ques on about days in leiu. This also applies to the work done over easter for s 9(2)(a)
Thanks,
s 9(2)(a)
s 9(2)(a)
Embassy of the Republic of Korea, Wellington
04 473 9073 
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s 9(2)(a)
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Embassy of the Republic of Korea, Wellington
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EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA IN NEW ZEALAND
Message : MSG0022
Sensi ve:
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Details
Type:
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Date Sent:
11/09/2019 12:36 PM
Date Obtained:
13/09/2019 12:17 PM
From:
s 9(2)(a)
To:
Labour Standards Early Resolu on
Subject:
Email from the ee to Zoya con rming what evidence the er is reques ng for in the previous emails.
Content:
Sorry,  email con nues...
To check if I had received any contact personally. 
But  furthermore,  this  evidence  has  already  been  provided  which  is  why  the  over me  was  approved. Hence, 
they  signed  and  approved  the  leave  as  shown  in  the  forms  provided. But  are  now  denying  my  leave  and
adequate payment. 
s 9(2)(a)
On  Wed,  11  Sep  2019  at  12:34  PM,  s 9(2)(a)
wrote:
It is a le er reques ng that I allow them to view my email logs. Again,  I don’t see why this is necessary as I cc 
to 
s 9(2)(a)
relevant emails sent and at  mes also checked my phone and personal email accounts
On  Wed,  11  Sep  2019  at  12:16  PM,  Labour  Standards  Early  Resolu on  <HYPERLINK 
"mailto:[email address]"[email address]> wrote:
Dear  ,
s 9(2)(a)
This is to con rm that I have received your email.
I am not sure what document you are being asked to sign?
Thank you
Kind regards
Zoya Parmar.
From: s 9(2)(a)
Sent: Tuesday, 10 September 2019 7:16 p.m.
To: Labour Standards Early Resolu on
Subject: MBIE LS 32467 Embassy of the republic of Korea
This is for the a en on of Zoya Palmer for reference regarding further requests I have received in regard to the 
ma ers she is assis ng with.
Can you please let me know this has been received.
Thanks,
s 9(2)(a)
---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: s 9(2)(a)
Date: Tue, 10 Sep 2019 at 6:56 PM
Subject: Re: Reply to request from 
 
r
s 9(2)(a) e Leave 25, 26 dec, 1, 2, Jan, etc
To: Korean Emb. Culture <HYPERLINK "mailto:[email address]"[email address]>
Cc:  "공관전용(경제)  메일"  <HYPERLINK  "mailto:[email address]"[email address]>, 
s 9(2)(a)  
 
 
Thank you for your email. 
Can you please explain what the purpose of this is, and why you require it when I have already had all my leave 
approved by the relevant diplomat including 
.
s 9(2)(a)
I just want to know why you need me to sign such a le er when everything has been approved already in regard 
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to my over me work? In this context I see no reason why such a le er is needed. 
Thank you
s 9(2)(a)
On  Tue,  10  Sep  2019  at  5:32  PM,  Korean  Emb.  Culture  <HYPERLINK  "mailto:[email address]"cultural-
[email address]> wrote:
Dear s 9(2)(a)
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EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA IN NEW ZEALAND
I am very disappointed about what you said. So far, you did not answer my email of 6th September 2019, while 
just saying “I can’t  nd that email and there was no a achment.”
You did take the paper(le er of consent) and folded it half in front of me, saying you will consider and reply to 
us.
I have been pa ently wai ng for your response. But now you are asking me to send the paper again.
I don’t understand your inten on: disregard of our request completely or inten onal delaying tac c?
Nevertheless, I herewith a ached the paper(le er of consent) again and request you to answer by tomorrow.
Brest Regards
s 9(2)(a)
-----Original Message-----
From : s 9(2)(a)
To : Korean Emb. Culture <HYPERLINK "mailto:[email address]"[email address]>;
Date : 2019-09-09 17:47:03
Subject : Reply to request from 
 
r
s 9(2)(a) e Leave 25, 26 dec, 1, 2, Jan, etc
Hello,
I received your email regarding request for something signed. But I can’t  ne that email right now although I 
recall you needed me to reply un l today and that there was no a achment.
If you would like to kindly email me the document again I will be able to consider your request and reply.
Thanks
s 9(2)(a)
---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: s 9(2)(a)
Date: Sun, 14 Jul 2019 at 8:40 PM
Subject: Re: FW: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Leave 25, 26 dec, 1, 2, Jan, etc
To: < HYPERLINK "mailto:[email address]"[email address]>
If you have any ques ons, you should ask the relevant diplomat for such informa on as the informa on that 
was  required  for  them  to  approve  my  over me  was  given  to  each  of  them  at  the  me  they  approved  it.
Nevertheless, you should refer to my previous email on 7/7 July.
Going forward, please only reply, or send emails to this address.
Thanks,
s 9(2)(a)
-----Original Message-----
보낸사람 : 공관전용(경제) 메일 < HYPERLINK "mailto:[email address]"[email address]>
s 9(2)(a)
보낸일자 : 2019-07-11
메일제목 : Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Leave 25, 26 dec, 1, 2, Jan, etc
s 9(2)(a)
Your reply doesn't seem clear enough.
I want to double check your task for over me work in order to decide your payment and alterna ve leaves.
My  ques on  is  simple; is  that correct you  checked  o ce  email to  follow  up  NZDF  on  12.25,  12.26,  1.1,  1.2 
and helped veterans on 4.19, 4.22. upon the instruc on of 
 and 
s 9(2)(a)
?
s 9(2)(a)
Regards
s 9(2)(a)
-----Original Message-----
From : s 9(2)(a)
To : 공관전용(경제) 메일 < HYPERLINK "mailto:[email address]"[email address]>;
Cc : s 9(2)(a)
Date : 2019-07-07 16:55:48
Subject : Re: Re: Re: Re: Leave 25, 26 dec, 1, 2, Jan, etc
Hello,
Sorry, we were busy at the end of the week preparing for the k culture fes val. I am catching up on my work 
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today.
I suggest you refer to the wri en signed records for con rma on as to whether i worked, or didn't. When I was 
asked to complete the over me form, I would have explained the work I did at the  me in su cient detail for 
the person authorising it to be sa s ed that the work they were signing o  - they were doing so in accordance 
with procedure.
I can't recall exactly right now, so all I really know is that if someone signed it o  then they would have been 
sa s ed that I had done the work accordingly and I would have produced su cient evidence of that accordingly.
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EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA IN NEW ZEALAND
As we discussed last week, I don't think the word voluntary is appropriate. I know with 
,
s 9(2)(a)  he insisted i did 
the work for him while he was on holiday. I guess I could have refused, and been faced with disciplinary ac on, 
so I really had not choice, but never the less, I did choose to follow his orders.
For  the  work  regarding 
,
s 9(2)(a)   I  believe  that  her  and  I  have  discussed  this  and  come  to  an  agreed 
understanding about the situa on.
As I think I explained to you, as 
 
s 9(2)(a) has said that I do not deserve this, please leave it be without prejudice, 
because I have more important things to focus on at the moment.
Cheers,
s 9(2)(a)
-----Original Message-----
보낸사람 : 공관전용(경제) 메일 < HYPERLINK "mailto:[email address]"[email address]>
s 9(2)(a)
;
보낸일자 : 2019-07-03
메일제목 : Re: Re: Re: Leave 25, 26 dec, 1, 2, Jan, etc
Dear s 9(2)(a)
I'm serious about this case and hope your coopera on for me in dealing with it.
I  was  told  you  men oned  you  had checked  MOFA  email  upon  councilor 
 
s 9(2)(a) direc on  on  12.25,  12.26, 1.1 
and 1.2.
And  regarding  issues  with  secretary 
 
s 9(2)(a) you  worked  on  4.19  at  the  direc on  of 
 
s 9(2)(a) but  worked 
voluntarily on 4.22.
If there are anything above that are inconsitent with facts please let me know.
Regards
s 9(2)(a)
s 9(2)(a)
Embassy of the Republic of Korea
O: 04-473-9073
-----Original Message-----
s 9(2)(a)
To : 공관전용(경제) 메일 < HYPERLINK "mailto:[email address]"[email address]>;
s 9(2)(a)
Date : 2019-07-02 11:10:43
Subject : Re: Re: Leave 25, 26 dec, 1, 2, Jan, etc
Every day I come to work and do my work voluntarily. I do my work, as requested, to the best of my  ability every 
me.
As I am sure you know, I made a formal complaint to 
 
s 9(2)(a) about 
f
s 9(2)(a) orcing me to do work during the 
christmas and new year holiday period as at the  me, I didn't believe it was appropriate or necessary to do what 
was  asked. Nevertheless,  I  followed  the  instruc on  of 
 
s 9(2)(a) I  suggest  you  look  back  at  those  records 
regarding the complaing which 
 too
s 9(2)(a)
k care of.
As I have said below, please forget that I even asked the ques on about days in leiu as I have more important 
work to do this week.
s 9(2)(a)
-----Original Message-----
보낸사람 : 공관전용(경제) 메일 < HYPERLINK "mailto:[email address]"[email address]>
s 9(2)(a)
보낸일자 : 2019-07-02
메일제목 : Re: Leave 25, 26 dec, 1, 2, Jan, etc
Dear s 9(2)(a)
You can raise ques ons on your rights when you need to. I'll look into it without any prejudice.
I'm reviewing your case with help of lawyers whether you're en tled to have alterna ve leave or not.
As you know me well, I'm doing my work by the book.
Let me ask you just one thing, did you do over me work on 12.25, 12.26, 1.1, 1.2, 4.19, 4.22 voluntarily or at 
the direc on of 
and 
s 9(2)(a)
r
s 9(2)(a) espec vely?
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If there's any date you worked voluntarily, please let me know.
Sincerely yours
s 9(2)(a)
s 9(2)(a)
Embassy of the Republic of Korea
O: 04-473-9073
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-----Original Message-----
From : s 9(2)(a)
To : 공관전용(경제) 메일 < HYPERLINK "mailto:[email address]"[email address]>;
Cc 
: 
s 9(2)(a)  
 
 
 
 
Date : 2019-07-02 07:05:37
Subject : Leave 25, 26 dec, 1, 2, Jan, etc
Hello,
 has 
s 9(2)(a)
this morning asked me ques ons about the work I did for him in December and January.
He concluded our discussion by sharing his view by saying I do not deserve days in leiu for this  me.
As  he  is  the  s 9(2)(a)
,  and  holds  a  posi on  that  must  be  respected.  I  am  more  interested  in 
pu ng my energy and focus on immediate work s 9(2)(a)
I don't wish to let any ques ons 
about leave en tlements to get in our way of delivering a successful and major project this week. Without any 
prejudice, sorry for my misjudgment in asking for this, and lets move forward focus on that and please forget 
that I even raised the ques on about days in leiu. This also applies to the work done over easter for 
.
s 9(2)(a)
Thanks,
s 9(2)(a)
s 9(2)(a)
Embassy of the Republic of Korea, Wellington
04 473 9073 
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s 9(2)(a)
Embassy of the Republic of Korea, Wellington
04 473 9073 
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Embassy of the Republic of Korea, Wellington
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Message : MSG0023
Sensi ve:
No
Details
Type:
Email
Date Sent:
13/09/2019 12:44 PM
Date Obtained:
13/09/2019 12:57 PM
From:
s 9(2)(a)
To:
Labour Standards Early Resolu on
Subject:
Email from the ee reques ng that i release the informa on i have on  le to him within 2 working days under the 
OIA.
Content:
Hello Zoya.
As discussed in our phone call I would like to request copies of all informa on you hold in rela on to the ma ers 
I raised in regard to the Korean embassy.
I require this informa on within 2 working days. The urgency is that I need this informa on to resolve an issue 
where the employer is withholding my leave en tlement, which I require as I am currently incapacitated from 
work. 
Please send by email to me. 
If necessary to expedite your response please send me just the email correspondence with the embassy that 
you hold. 
s 9(2)(a)
On  Tue,  10  Sep  2019  at  7:15  PM,  s 9(2)(a)
 
wrote:
This is for the a en on of Zoya Palmer for reference regarding further requests I have received in regard to the 
ma ers she is assis ng with.
Can you please let me know this has been received.
Thanks,
s 9(2)(a)
---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: s 9(2)(a)
Date: Tue, 10 Sep 2019 at 6:56 PM
Subject: Re: Reply to request from 
 
r
s 9(2)(a) e Leave 25, 26 dec, 1, 2, Jan, etc
To: Korean Emb. Culture <HYPERLINK "mailto:[email address]"[email address]>
Cc:  "공관전용(경제)  메일"  <HYPERLINK  "mailto:[email address]"[email address]>, 
s 9(2)(a)  
 
 
Thank you for your email. 
Can you please explain what the purpose of this is, and why you require it when I have already had all my leave 
approved by the relevant diplomat including 
.
s 9(2)(a)
I just want to know why you need me to sign such a le er when everything has been approved already in regard 
to my over me work? In this context I see no reason why such a le er is needed. 
Thank you
s 9(2)(a)
On  Tue,  10  Sep  2019  at  5:32  PM,  Korean  Emb.  Culture  <HYPERLINK  "mailto:[email address]"cultural-
[email address]> wrote:
Dear s 9(2)(a)
I am very disappointed about what you said. So far, you did not answer my email of 6th September 2019, while 
just saying “I can’t  nd that email and there was no a achment.”
You did take the paper(le er of consent) and folded it half in front of me, saying you will consider and reply to 
us.
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I have been pa ently wai ng for your response. But now you are asking me to send the paper again.
I don’t understand your inten on: disregard of our request completely or inten onal delaying tac c?
Nevertheless, I herewith a ached the paper(le er of consent) again and request you to answer by tomorrow.
Brest Regards
s 9(2)(a)
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-----Original Message-----
From : s 9(2)(a)
To : Korean Emb. Culture <HYPERLINK "mailto:[email address]"[email address]>;
Date : 2019-09-09 17:47:03
Subject : Reply to request from 
r
s 9(2)(a) e Leave 25, 26 dec, 1, 2, Jan, etc
Hello,
I received your email regarding request for something signed. But I can’t  ne that email right now although I 
recall you needed me to reply un l today and that there was no a achment.
If you would like to kindly email me the document again I will be able to consider your request and reply.
Thanks
s 9(2)(a)
---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: s 9(2)(a)
Date: Sun, 14 Jul 2019 at 8:40 PM
Subject: Re: FW: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Leave 25, 26 dec, 1, 2, Jan, etc
To: < HYPERLINK "mailto:[email address]"[email address]>
If you have any ques ons, you should ask the relevant diplomat for such informa on as the informa on that 
was  required  for  them  to  approve  my  over me  was  given  to  each  of  them  at  the  me  they  approved  it.
Nevertheless, you should refer to my previous email on 7/7 July.
Going forward, please only reply, or send emails to this address.
Thanks,
s 9(2)(a)
-----Original Message-----
보낸사람 : 공관전용(경제) 메일 < HYPERLINK "mailto:[email address]"[email address]>
s 9(2)(a)
보낸일자 : 2019-07-11
메일제목 : Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Leave 25, 26 dec, 1, 2, Jan, etc
s 9(2)(a)
Your reply doesn't seem clear enough.
I want to double check your task for over me work in order to decide your payment and alterna ve leaves.
My  ques on  is  simple; is  that correct you  checked  o ce  email to  follow  up  NZDF  on  12.25,  12.26,  1.1,  1.2 
and helped veterans on 4.19, 4.22. upon the instruc on of 
 and 
s 9(2)(a)
?
s 9(2)(a)
Regards
s 9(2)(a)
-----Original Message-----
From : s 9(2)(a)
To : 공관전용(경제) 메일 < HYPERLINK "mailto:[email address]"[email address]>;
Cc : s 9(2)(a)
Date : 2019-07-07 16:55:48
Subject : Re: Re: Re: Re: Leave 25, 26 dec, 1, 2, Jan, etc
Hello,
Sorry, we were busy at the end of the week preparing for the k culture fes val. I am catching up on my work 
today.
I suggest you refer to the wri en signed records for con rma on as to whether i worked, or didn't. When I was 
asked to complete the over me form, I would have explained the work I did at the  me in su cient detail for 
the person authorising it to be sa s ed that the work they were signing o  - they were doing so in accordance 
with procedure.
I can't recall exactly right now, so all I really know is that if someone signed it o  then they would have been 
sa s ed that I had done the work accordingly and I would have produced su cient evidence of that accordingly.
As we discussed last week, I don't think the word voluntary is appropriate. I know with 
,
s 9(2)(a)  he insisted i did 
the work for him while he was on holiday. I guess I could have refused, and been faced with disciplinary ac on, 
so I really had not choice, but never the less, I did choose to follow his orders.
For  the  work  regarding 
,
s 9(2)(a)   I  believe  that  her  and  I  have  discussed  this  and  come  to  an  agreed 
understanding about the situa on.
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As I think I explained to you, as 
has
s 9(2)(a)
 said that I do not deserve this, please leave it be without prejudice, 
because I have more important things to focus on at the moment.
Cheers,
s 9(2)(a)
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s 9(2)(a)
보낸일자 : 2019-07-03
메일제목 : Re: Re: Re: Leave 25, 26 dec, 1, 2, Jan, etc
Dear s 9(2)(a)
I'm serious about this case and hope your coopera on for me in dealing with it.
I  was  told  you  men oned  you  had checked  MOFA  email  upon  councilor 
 
s 9(2)(a) direc on  on  12.25,  12.26, 1.1 
and 1.2.
And  regarding  issues  with  secretary 
,
s 9(2)(a)   you  worked  on  4.19  at  the  direc on  of 
 
s 9(2)(a) but  worked 
voluntarily on 4.22.
If there are anything above that are inconsitent with facts please let me know.
Regards
s 9(2)(a)
s 9(2)(a)
Embassy of the Republic of Korea
O: 04-473-9073
-----Original Message-----
From : s 9(2)(a)
To : 공관전용(경제) 메일 < HYPERLINK "mailto:[email address]"[email address]>;
Cc : s 9(2)(a)
;
Date : 2019-07-02 11:10:43
Subject : Re: Re: Leave 25, 26 dec, 1, 2, Jan, etc
Every day I come to work and do my work voluntarily. I do my work, as requested, to the best of my  ability every 
me.
As I am sure you know, I made a formal complaint to 
 
s 9(2)(a) about 
 
s 9(2)(a) forcing me to do work during the 
christmas and new year holiday period as at the  me, I didn't believe it was appropriate or necessary to do what 
was  asked. Nevertheless,  I  followed  the  instruc on  of 
 
s 9(2)(a) I  suggest  you  look  back  at  those  records 
regarding the complaing which 
 too
s 9(2)(a)
k care of.
As I have said below, please forget that I even asked the ques on about days in leiu as I have more important 
work to do this week.
s 9(2)(a)
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s 9(2)(a)
;
보낸일자 : 2019-07-02
메일제목 : Re: Leave 25, 26 dec, 1, 2, Jan, etc
Dear s 9(2)(a)
You can raise ques ons on your rights when you need to. I'll look into it without any prejudice.
I'm reviewing your case with help of lawyers whether you're en tled to have alterna ve leave or not.
As you know me well, I'm doing my work by the book.
Let me ask you just one thing, did you do over me work on 12.25, 12.26, 1.1, 1.2, 4.19, 4.22 voluntarily or at 
the direc on of 
and 
s 9(2)(a)
 
s 9(2)(a) respec vely?
If there's any date you worked voluntarily, please let me know.
Sincerely yours
s 9(2)(a)
s 9(2)(a)
Embassy of the Republic of Korea
O: 04-473-9073
-----Original Message-----
From : s 9(2)(a)
To : 공관전용(경제) 메일 < HYPERLINK "mailto:[email address]"[email address]>;
Cc 
: 
s 9(2)(a)  
 
 
 
 
Released under the Official Information Act 1982
Date : 2019-07-02 07:05:37
Subject : Leave 25, 26 dec, 1, 2, Jan, etc
Hello,
 has 
s 9(2)(a)
this morning asked me ques ons about the work I did for him in December and January.
He concluded our discussion by sharing his view by saying I do not deserve days in leiu for this  me.
As  he  is  the  s 9(2)(a)
,  and  holds  a  posi on  that  must  be  respected.  I  am  more  interested  in 
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pu ng my energy and focus on immediate work s 9(2)(a)
 I don't wish to let any ques ons 
about leave en tlements to get in our way of delivering a successful and major project this week. Without any 
prejudice, sorry for my misjudgment in asking for this, and lets move forward focus on that and please forget 
that I even raised the ques on about days in leiu. This also applies to the work done over easter for 
.
s 9(2)(a)
Thanks,
s 9(2)(a)
s 9(2)(a)
Embassy of the Republic of Korea, Wellington
04 473 9073 
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From:
Labour Standards Early Resolu on
To:
'Korean Emb. Culture'
Subject:
Email  sent  to  Er  on  5th  Sep  2019  providing  more  informa on  on  what  the  legal  obliga ons  are.  Se ng  out 
obliga ons outlined in s130(1D) and s130(1C).
Content:
Dear s 9(2)(a)
Thank you for your detailed email.
Whilst I accept the fact that if the employee is doing the same hours each day the men on of these hours in the 
employment agreement is enough, however s130(1D) states that despite s130(1C) an employer must record any 
addi onal hours worked by the employee.
In  addi on to this I have a ached a  me sheet submi ed to me by s 9(2)(a)   which outlines the days and 
hours he has worked on the alleged public holiday days.
 
s 9(2)(a) has also men oned to me that this  me sheet was submi ed to the employer and both the par es 
had signed o  on it.
I am keen to resolve this issue, hence I would now ask you provide me with your  nal posi on on the ma er. If 
this ma er con nues to remain unresolved that might lead to me advising s 9(2)(a) to perhaps pursue this 
ma er via formal channels in order to get a resolu on.
I would appreciate it if you reply back to this email no later than COB 6th September 2019.
Thank you
Kind regards
Zoya Parmar
LABOUR STANDARDS OFFICER
Labour Standards Early Resolu on Team |Labour Inspectorate | Employment Services
Ministry of Business, Innova on & Employment
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From: Korean Emb. Culture [mailto:[email address]]
Sent: Wednesday, 4 September 2019 4:58 p.m.
To: Labour Standards Early Resolu on
Subject: RE: RE: RE: Employment ma er(KoreanEmbassy)[IN-CONFIDENCE:RELEASEEXTERNAL]
Dear Zoya,
Thank you for your response.
You said in your email that it is unlawful to ask 
 to p
s 9(2)(a)
rovide us with evidence of the fact that he worked 
on public holidays because the Holidays Act s81 and Employment Rela ons Act s130 provides that it is the legal 
duty of an employer to keep accurate  me and wage records. We wish to  rstly point out that 
 
s 9(2)(a) is a 
salaried employee. Sec ons 130(1)(c) and 81(2)(3A) state that it is unnecessary for an employer to track every 
hour  of  a  salaried  employee’s  work  day.  Secondly,  we  do  keep  records  rela ng  to  the  minimum  en tlement 
provisions, including public holidays. When an employee works at our o ce on public holidays, we do not ask 
for  the  employee  to  provide  evidence  of  their  hours  worked  on  those  public  holidays.  With  regards  to work 
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mes in ques on 
 
s 9(2)(a) claimed that he worked at home to check whether new email would come for 15 
minutes on 25th, 26th Dec 2018, 1st, 2nd Jan 2019 respec vely. And 
 
s 9(2)(a) added that he found no email 
received, and so did nothing. As I said, according to our required process, we need to have something to verify 
that our employee has really worked. But in these instances, we can hardly do the veri ca on without the help 
of the employee. We think it is reasonable for us to ask 
 to coope
s 9(2)(a)
rate in this process. Moreover, this is 
a very simple move, just agreeing to the veri ca on. Although we have repeatedly asked 
 
s 9(2)(a) about this 
ma er  on  2nd,  3rd,  11th  Jul  2019,  he  has  always  avoided  answers  to  our  ques on.  Last  Friday,  we  gave 
 
s 9(2)(a)
 
s 9(2)(a) a paper(le er of consent) which can verify log in records of o ce mail while repea ng our request. And 
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s 9(2)(a)   brought  it  with  him,  but  has  not  replied  us  yet.  We  don’t  understand  why  s 9(2)(a)   has  so 
persistently refused to do such a simple move. I’d like to ask for your help by encouraging him to cooperate to 
solve this small procedural problem. Your coopera on will be highly appreciated. I will tell you clearly we are 
ready to pay once required process is completed.
With regards to the two ten minute rest breaks, we will update the employment agreement as I said. We’ll take 
note of your advice.
In rela on to your ques on about the sick leave owed, 
 
s 9(2)(a) was en tled to 4 days and 6.5 hours of sick 
leave  as  of  3  July  2019.  s 9(2)(a)  was  paid  a  lump  sum  payment  in  July  2019  which  included  payment  for 
working days, paid sick leave and paid annual leave for July to September 2019.
Thank you.
Best Regards,
s 9(2)(a)
s 9(2)(a)
Korean Embassy
Tel: 04-473-9073
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From 
: 
Labour 
Standards 
Early 
Resolu on 
<HYPERLINK 
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To 
: 
HYPERLINK 
s 9(2)(a)
 
 
Date : 2019-08-30 12:55:07
Subject : RE: Employment ma er(Korean Embassy) [IN-CONFIDENCE:RELEASEEXTERNAL]
,
Dear s 9(2)(a)
Thank you for email.
I have considered the informa on you have provided and would like to raise the following issues:
1.
In rela on to being paid  me and half and being provided with alterna ve days you men oned that you 
are wai ng on 
 
s 9(2)(a) to provide you with evidence. As per the Holidays Act s81 and Employment Rela ons 
Act s130  provides that it is the legal duty of an employer to keep accurate  me and wage records for each and 
every employee. Which is why in this case asking s 9(2)(a) to provide you with evidence of the fact that he 
worked on public holidays would be unlawful. It is not for the employee to provide you with this informa on. 
Hence this o ce is of the view the 
 
s 9(2)(a) is owed to be paid  me and half plus alterna ve days on lieu for 
working on public holidays.
2.
With regards to the allega on of s 9(2)(a) claiming the lack of two ten minute breaks you men oned 
that the employee’s get a 60min break and the two ten minute breaks are included in that, I have reviewed the 
employment  agreement  (copy  sent  to  me  by  s 9(2)(a) )  and  in  the  agreement  clause  7c  states  that  the 
employee  is  en tled  to  meal  breaks  of  60  minutes  between  12  and  1pm  and  that  this  break  will  be  unpaid. 
There is no men on of the two ten minute breaks being included in the 60min. Kindly note that s69ZD of the 
Employment Rela ons Act states that the employee needs to be provided with two 10 minute paid breaks and 
this  needs  to  be  re ected  in  the  employment  agreement  as  well  as  the  me  and  wage  record.  Hence  the 
posi on  of  this  o ce  is  that  the  two  ten  min  breaks  be  included  in  the  employment  agreement  of  all  the 
employees and this be paid breaks.
3.
s 9(2)(a)
 
s 9(2)(a)
s 9(2)(a)
s 9(2)(a)
s 9(2)(a)
I  would  appreciate  if  you  can  provide  me  with  the  requested  informa on  no  later  than  COB  Monday  2nd 
September 2019.
I look forward to hearing back from you.
Thank you
Kind regards
Zoya Parmar.
From: s 9(2)(a)
Sent: Wednesday, 28 August 2019 4:59 p.m.
To: Labour Standards Early Resolu on
Subject: Employment ma er(Korean Embassy)
Dear Zoya,
Released under the Official Information Act 1982
Thank you for your email. We explain our posi on as below.
We are aware of our obliga on to pay  me and half for working on public holidays and providing alterna ve 
days for working on public holidays. We are holding o  the payment of  me and half and alterna ve days on 
those dates men oned by 
 due
s 9(2)(a)
 to the fact that 
 has
s 9(2)(a)
 been uncoopera ve and not yet provided evidence 
showing that he has worked on those public holidays. This is part of our required process. We are currently in 
the process of working on this ma er and we will of course make the payments if we can conclude that he did 
work on those public holidays.
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In rela on to your ques on regarding the rest breaks, the two 10-minute rest breaks are actually included in the 
60 minute break (between 12:00 – 13:00) which is 10 minutes longer than New Zealand requirement. Also, 
 
s 9(2)(a)
salary  includes  the  payment  for  his  two  10-minute  rest  breaks.  We  will  make  this  clear  by  upda ng  our 
employment agreement.
s 9(2)(a)
s 9(2)(a)
 
s 9(2)(a)
 
Thank you.
Best Regards,
s 9(2)(a)
s 9(2)(a)
 Korean Embassy
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Date Obtained:
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From:
Labour Standards Early Resolu on
To:
s 9(2)(a) '
Subject:
email from Zoya to ee advising that when reques ng informa on under OIA he needs to follow a process and 
that i will not be able to make informa on available to him within 2 working days.
Content:
Dear s 9(2)(a)
Thank you for your  me over the phone today.
As men oned to you over the phone, a request for O cial Informa on needs to follow a certain process and I 
have provided you with a link below which explains what this process is.  Unfortunately I will not be able to 
provide  you  with  the  informa on  within  2  working  days.  Kindly  refer  to  the  link  provided  below  for  more 
informa on.
h ps://www.mbie.govt.nz/about/open-government-and-o cial-informa on/make-a-request-for-o cial-
informa on/
Thank you
Kind regards
Zoya Parmar.
From: s 9(2)(a)
Sent: Friday, 13 September 2019 12:45 p.m.
To: Labour Standards Early Resolu on
Subject: Re: MBIE LS 32467 Embassy of the republic of Korea
Hello Zoya.
As discussed in our phone call I would like to request copies of all informa on you hold in rela on to the ma ers 
I raised in regard to the Korean embassy.
I require this informa on within 2 working days. The urgency is that I need this informa on to resolve an issue 
where the employer is withholding my leave en tlement, which I require as I am currently incapacitated from 
work. 
Please send by email to me. 
If necessary to expedite your response please send me just the email correspondence with the embassy that 
you hold. 
s 9(2)(a)
On  Tue,  10  Sep  2019  at  7:15  PM,  s 9(2)(a)
 
wrote:
This is for the a en on of Zoya Palmer for reference regarding further requests I have received in regard to the 
ma ers she is assis ng with.
Can you please let me know this has been received.
Thanks,
s 9(2)(a)
---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: s 9(2)(a)
Date: Tue, 10 Sep 2019 at 6:56 PM
Subject: Re: Reply to request from 
 
r
s 9(2)(a) e Leave 25, 26 dec, 1, 2, Jan, etc
To: Korean Emb. Culture <HYPERLINK "mailto:[email address]"[email address]>
Cc:  "공관전용(경제)  메일"  <HYPERLINK  "mailto:[email address]"[email address]>, 
Released under the Official Information Act 1982
s 9(2)(a)  
 
 
Thank you for your email. 
Can you please explain what the purpose of this is, and why you require it when I have already had all my leave 
approved by the relevant diplomat including s 9(2)(a)
I just want to know why you need me to sign such a le er when everything has been approved already in regard 
to my over me work? In this context I see no reason why such a le er is needed. 
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EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA IN NEW ZEALAND
Thank you
s 9(2)(a)
On  Tue,  10  Sep  2019  at  5:32  PM,  Korean  Emb.  Culture  <HYPERLINK  "mailto:[email address]"cultural-
[email address]> wrote:
Dear s 9(2)(a)
I am very disappointed about what you said. So far, you did not answer my email of 6th September 2019, while 
just saying “I can’t  nd that email and there was no a achment.”
You did take the paper(le er of consent) and folded it half in front of me, saying you will consider and reply to 
us.
I have been pa ently wai ng for your response. But now you are asking me to send the paper again.
I don’t understand your inten on: disregard of our request completely or inten onal delaying tac c?
Nevertheless, I herewith a ached the paper(le er of consent) again and request you to answer by tomorrow.
Brest Regards
s 9(2)(a)
-----Original Message-----
From : s 9(2)(a)
To : Korean Emb. Culture <HYPERLINK "mailto:[email address]"[email address]>;
Date : 2019-09-09 17:47:03
Subject : Reply to request from 
 
r
s 9(2)(a) e Leave 25, 26 dec, 1, 2, Jan, etc
Hello,
I received your email regarding request for something signed. But I can’t  ne that email right now although I 
recall you needed me to reply un l today and that there was no a achment.
If you would like to kindly email me the document again I will be able to consider your request and reply.
Thanks
s 9(2)(a)
---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: s 9(2)(a)
Date: Sun, 14 Jul 2019 at 8:40 PM
Subject: Re: FW: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Leave 25, 26 dec, 1, 2, Jan, etc
To: < HYPERLINK "mailto:[email address]"[email address]>
If you have any ques ons, you should ask the relevant diplomat for such informa on as the informa on that 
was  required  for  them  to  approve  my  over me  was  given  to  each  of  them  at  the  me  they  approved  it.
Nevertheless, you should refer to my previous email on 7/7 July.
Going forward, please only reply, or send emails to this address.
Thanks,
s 9(2)(a)
-----Original Message-----
보낸사람 : 공관전용(경제) 메일 < HYPERLINK "mailto:[email address]"[email address]>
s 9(2)(a)
보낸일자 : 2019-07-11
메일제목 : Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Leave 25, 26 dec, 1, 2, Jan, etc
s 9(2)(a)
Your reply doesn't seem clear enough.
I want to double check your task for over me work in order to decide your payment and alterna ve leaves.
My  ques on  is  simple; is  that correct you  checked  o ce  email to  follow  up  NZDF  on  12.25,  12.26,  1.1,  1.2 
and helped veterans on 4.19, 4.22. upon the instruc on of 
 and 
s 9(2)(a)
?
s 9(2)(a)
Regards
s 9(2)(a)
-----Original Message-----
From : s 9(2)(a)
To : 공관전용(경제) 메일 < HYPERLINK "mailto:[email address]"[email address]>;
Released under the Official Information Act 1982
Cc : s 9(2)(a)
Date : 2019-07-07 16:55:48
Subject : Re: Re: Re: Re: Leave 25, 26 dec, 1, 2, Jan, etc
Hello,
Sorry, we were busy at the end of the week preparing for the k culture fes val. I am catching up on my work 
today.
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EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA IN NEW ZEALAND
I suggest you refer to the wri en signed records for con rma on as to whether i worked, or didn't. When I was 
asked to complete the over me form, I would have explained the work I did at the  me in su cient detail for 
the person authorising it to be sa s ed that the work they were signing o  - they were doing so in accordance 
with procedure.
I can't recall exactly right now, so all I really know is that if someone signed it o  then they would have been 
sa s ed that I had done the work accordingly and I would have produced su cient evidence of that accordingly.
As we discussed last week, I don't think the word voluntary is appropriate. I know with 
,
s 9(2)(a)  he insisted i did 
the work for him while he was on holiday. I guess I could have refused, and been faced with disciplinary ac on, 
so I really had not choice, but never the less, I did choose to follow his orders.
For  the  work  regarding 
,
s 9(2)(a)   I  believe  that  her  and  I  have  discussed  this  and  come  to  an  agreed 
understanding about the situa on.
As I think I explained to you, as 
 
s 9(2)(a) has said that I do not deserve this, please leave it be without prejudice, 
because I have more important things to focus on at the moment.
Cheers,
s 9(2)(a)
-----Original Message-----
보낸사람 : 공관전용(경제) 메일 < HYPERLINK "mailto:[email address]"[email address]>
s 9(2)(a)
보낸일자 : 2019-07-03
메일제목 : Re: Re: Re: Leave 25, 26 dec, 1, 2, Jan, etc
Dear s 9(2)(a)
I'm serious about this case and hope your coopera on for me in dealing with it.
I  was  told  you  men oned  you  had checked  MOFA  email  upon  councilor 
 
s 9(2)(a) direc on  on  12.25,  12.26, 1.1 
and 1.2.
And  regarding  issues  with  secretary 
,
s 9(2)(a)   you  worked  on  4.19  at  the  direc on  of 
 
s 9(2)(a) but  worked 
voluntarily on 4.22.
If there are anything above that are inconsitent with facts please let me know.
Regards
s 9(2)(a)
s 9(2)(a)
Embassy of the Republic of Korea
O: 04-473-9073
-----Original Message-----
From : s 9(2)(a)
To : 공관전용(경제) 메일 < HYPERLINK "mailto:[email address]"[email address]>;
Cc : s 9(2)(a)
Date : 2019-07-02 11:10:43
Subject : Re: Re: Leave 25, 26 dec, 1, 2, Jan, etc
Every day I come to work and do my work voluntarily. I do my work, as requested, to the best of my  ability every 
me.
As I am sure you know, I made a formal complaint to 
 
s 9(2)(a) about 
 
s 9(2)(a) forcing me to do work during the 
christmas and new year holiday period as at the  me, I didn't believe it was appropriate or necessary to do what 
was  asked. Nevertheless,  I  followed  the  instruc on  of 
.
s 9(2)(a)   I  suggest  you  look  back  at  those  records 
regarding the complaing which 
 too
s 9(2)(a)
k care of.
As I have said below, please forget that I even asked the ques on about days in leiu as I have more important 
work to do this week.
s 9(2)(a)
-----Original Message-----
보낸사람 : 공관전용(경제) 메일 < HYPERLINK "mailto:[email address]"[email address]>
s 9(2)(a)
보낸일자 : 2019-07-02
메일제목 : Re: Leave 25, 26 dec, 1, 2, Jan, etc
Dear s 9(2)(a)
Released under the Official Information Act 1982
You can raise ques ons on your rights when you need to. I'll look into it without any prejudice.
I'm reviewing your case with help of lawyers whether you're en tled to have alterna ve leave or not.
As you know me well, I'm doing my work by the book.
Let me ask you just one thing, did you do over me work on 12.25, 12.26, 1.1, 1.2, 4.19, 4.22 voluntarily or at 
the direc on of 
 and 
s 9(2)(a)
 
s 9(2)(a) respec vely?
If there's any date you worked voluntarily, please let me know.
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Sincerely yours
s 9(2)(a)
s 9(2)(a)
Embassy of the Republic of Korea
O: 04-473-9073
-----Original Message-----
From : s 9(2)(a)
To : 공관전용(경제) 메일 < HYPERLINK "mailto:[email address]"[email address]>;
Cc 
: 
s 9(2)(a)  
 
 
 
 
Date : 2019-07-02 07:05:37
Subject : Leave 25, 26 dec, 1, 2, Jan, etc
Hello,
 has 
s 9(2)(a)
this morning asked me ques ons about the work I did for him in December and January.
He concluded our discussion by sharing his view by saying I do not deserve days in leiu for this  me.
As  he  is  the  s 9(2)(a)
,  and  holds  a  posi on  that  must  be  respected.  I  am  more  interested  in 
pu ng my energy and focus on immediate work s 9(2)(a)
, I don't wish to let any ques ons 
about leave en tlements to get in our way of delivering a successful and major project this week. Without any 
prejudice, sorry for my misjudgment in asking for this, and lets move forward focus on that and please forget 
that I even raised the ques on about days in leiu. This also applies to the work done over easter for s 9(2)(a)
Thanks,
s 9(2)(a)
s 9(2)(a)
Embassy of the Republic of Korea, Wellington
04 473 9073 
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Message : MSG0026
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Details
Type:
Email
Date Sent:
11/09/2019 4:46 PM
Date Obtained:
11/09/2019 12:00 AM
From:
Korean Emb. Culture <[email address]>
To:
Labour Standards Early Resolu on
Subject:
Email from er outlining their posi on re s 130(1D) of the Holidays Act. Er also men oned in this email that they 
feel  that  i  am  taking  the  ee's  side.  Er  also  men oned  that  they  are  willing  to  pay  ee  for  the  public  holidays 
worked however they have certain internall processes which they need the ee to full ll prior to paying out the 
public holidays.
Content:
Dear Zoya
Thank you for your email of 5 September 2019.
You  said  in  your  very  rst  email  that  the  Labour  Standards  O cers  look  into  ma ers  informally  by  providing 
educa on to either party and in doing so you do not represent either party. However, we cannot but feel that 
you are a li le bit toward 
 especially in 
s 9(2)(a)
the interpreta on of s130(1D).
Anyway, we are keeping record of addi onal hours worked by the employee. This is an unusal case where the 
employee works at home. s 9(2)(a)   me sheet you have a ached to your last email is not enough. In this 
case, our established process which has been long applied to all employees needs an addi onal paper to verify 
the fact. Please consider and respect our internal requirement and help 
 coope
s 9(2)(a)
rate in this ma er. Last 
monday he asked me to send the le er of consent again.
As  we  have  stated  in  our  email,  we  have  never  denied  our  obliga on  to  pay  me  and  half  and  provide 
alterna ve holidays. We are in the last stage of verifying whether s 9(2)(a) really worked on all those public 
holidays as he claimed. Once this process is complete, we are ready to make the payment to s 9(2)(a)
Thank you.
Best Regards,
s 9(2)(a)
s 9(2)(a)
 Korean Embassy
Tel: 04-473-9073
-----Original Message-----
From : Labour Standards Early Resolu on <[email address]>
To : Korean Emb. Culture <[email address]>;
Date : 2019-09-05 10:45:58
Subject  :  RE:  RE:  RE:  Employmentma er(KoreanEmbassy)[IN-CONFIDENCE:RELEASEEXTERNAL]  [IN-
CONFIDENCE:RELEASEEXTERNAL]
Dear s 9(2)(a)
Thank you for your detailed email.
Whilst I accept the fact that if the employee is doing the same hours each day the men on of these hours in the 
employment agreement is enough, however s130(1D) states that despite s130(1C) an employer must record any 
addi onal hours worked by the employee.
In  addi on to this I have a ached a  me sheet submi ed to me by s 9(2)(a)   which outlines the days and 
hours he has worked on the alleged public holiday days.
 
s 9(2)(a) has also men oned to me that this  me sheet was submi ed to the employer and both the par es 
had signed o  on it.
I am keen to resolve this issue, hence I would now ask you provide me with your  nal posi on on the ma er. If 
this ma er con nues to remain unresolved that might lead to me advising s 9(2)(a) to perhaps pursue this 
ma er via formal channels in order to get a resolu on.
I would appreciate it if you reply back to this email no later than COB 6th September 2019.
Released under the Official Information Act 1982
Thank you
Kind regards
Zoya Parmar
LABOUR STANDARDS OFFICER
Labour Standards Early Resolu on Team |Labour Inspectorate | Employment Services
Ministry of Business, Innova on & Employment
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EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA IN NEW ZEALAND
Hikina Whakatutuki - Li ing to Make Successful
HYPERLINK  "mailto:[email address]"[email address]  |  Telephone:  +64  (9)  928 
2081 | Freephone: 0800 20 90 20
HYPERLINK 
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For  informa on  on  employee  and  employer  rights  and  responsibili es  go  to  HYPERLINK  "h p://
www.employment.govt.nz/"www.employment.govt.nz
From: Korean Emb. Culture [mailto:[email address]]
Sent: Wednesday, 4 September 2019 4:58 p.m.
To: Labour Standards Early Resolu on
Subject: RE: RE: RE: Employment ma er(KoreanEmbassy)[IN-CONFIDENCE:RELEASEEXTERNAL]
Dear Zoya,
Thank you for your response.
You said in your email that it is unlawful to ask 
 to p
s 9(2)(a)
rovide us with evidence of the fact that he worked 
on public holidays because the Holidays Act s81 and Employment Rela ons Act s130 provides that it is the legal 
duty of an employer to keep accurate  me and wage records. We wish to  rstly point out that 
 
s 9(2)(a) is a 
salaried employee. Sec ons 130(1)(c) and 81(2)(3A) state that it is unnecessary for an employer to track every 
hour  of  a  salaried  employee’s  work  day.  Secondly,  we  do  keep  records  rela ng  to  the  minimum  en tlement 
provisions, including public holidays. When an employee works at our o ce on public holidays, we do not ask 
for  the  employee  to  provide  evidence  of  their  hours  worked  on  those  public  holidays.  With  regards  to work 
mes in ques on 
 
s 9(2)(a) claimed that he worked at home to check whether new email would come for 15 
minutes on 25th, 26th Dec 2018, 1st, 2nd Jan 2019 respec vely. And 
 
s 9(2)(a) added that he found no email 
received, and so did nothing. As I said, according to our required process, we need to have something to verify 
that our employee has really worked. But in these instances, we can hardly do the veri ca on without the help 
of the employee. We think it is reasonable for us to ask 
 to coope
s 9(2)(a)
rate in this process. Moreover, this is 
a very simple move, just agreeing to the veri ca on. Although we have repeatedly asked 
 
s 9(2)(a) about this 
ma er  on  2nd,  3rd,  11th  Jul  2019,  he  has  always  avoided  answers  to  our  ques on.  Last  Friday,  we  gave 
 
s 9(2)(a)
 
s 9(2)(a) a paper(le er of consent) which can verify log in records of o ce mail while repea ng our request. And 
s 9(2)(a)   brought  it  with  him,  but  has  not  replied  us  yet.  We  don’t  understand  why  s 9(2)(a)   has  so 
persistently refused to do such a simple move. I’d like to ask for your help by encouraging him to cooperate to 
solve this small procedural problem. Your coopera on will be highly appreciated. I will tell you clearly we are 
ready to pay once required process is completed.
With regards to the two ten minute rest breaks, we will update the employment agreement as I said. We’ll take 
note of your advice.
In rela on to your ques on about the sick leave owed, s 9(2)(a) was en tled to 4 days and 6.5 hours of sick 
leave  as  of  3  July  2019.  s 9(2)(a)  was  paid  a  lump  sum  payment  in  July  2019  which  included  payment  for 
working days, paid sick leave and paid annual leave for July to September 2019.
Thank you.
Best Regards,
s 9(2)(a)
s 9(2)(a)
 Korean Embassy
Tel: 04-473-9073
-----Original Message-----
From 
: 
Labour 
Standards 
Early 
Resolu on 
<HYPERLINK 
"mailto:[email address]"[email address]>
To 
: 
HYPERLINK 
s 9(2)(a)
 
<HYPERLINK 
s 9(2)(a)
Date : 2019-08-30 12:55:07
Subject : RE: Employment ma er(Korean Embassy) [IN-CONFIDENCE:RELEASEEXTERNAL]
Dear s 9(2)(a)
Thank you for email.
I have considered the informa on you have provided and would like to raise the following issues:
1.
In rela on to being paid  me and half and being provided with alterna ve days you men oned that you 
are wai ng on 
 
s 9(2)(a) to provide you with evidence. As per the Holidays Act s81 and Employment Rela ons 
Act s130  provides that it is the legal duty of an employer to keep accurate  me and wage records for each and 
every employee. Which is why in this case asking 
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s 9(2)(a) to provide you with evidence of the fact that he 
worked on public holidays would be unlawful. It is not for the employee to provide you with this informa on. 
Hence this o ce is of the view the 
 
s 9(2)(a) is owed to be paid  me and half plus alterna ve days on lieu for 
working on public holidays.
2.
With regards to the allega on of s 9(2)(a) claiming the lack of two ten minute breaks you men oned 
that the employee’s get a 60min break and the two ten minute breaks are included in that, I have reviewed the 
employment  agreement  (copy  sent  to  me  by  s 9(2)(a) )  and  in  the  agreement  clause  7c  states  that  the 
employee  is  en tled  to  meal  breaks  of  60  minutes  between  12  and  1pm  and  that  this  break  will  be  unpaid. 
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There is no men on of the two ten minute breaks being included in the 60min. Kindly note that s69ZD of the 
Employment Rela ons Act states that the employee needs to be provided with two 10 minute paid breaks and 
this  needs  to  be  re ected  in  the  employment  agreement  as  well  as  the  me  and  wage  record.  Hence  the 
posi on  of  this  o ce  is  that  the  two  ten  min  breaks  be  included  in  the  employment  agreement  of  all  the 
employees and this be paid breaks.
3.
s 9(2)(a)
 
s 9(2)(a)
s 9(2)(a)
s 9(2)(a)
s 9(2)(a)
I  would  appreciate  if  you  can  provide  me  with  the  requested  informa on  no  later  than  COB  Monday  2nd 
September 2019.
I look forward to hearing back from you.
Thank you
Kind regards
Zoya Parmar.
From: s 9(2)(a)
Sent: Wednesday, 28 August 2019 4:59 p.m.
To: Labour Standards Early Resolu on
Subject: Employment ma er(Korean Embassy)
Dear Zoya,
Thank you for your email. We explain our posi on as below.
We are aware of our obliga on to pay  me and half for working on public holidays and providing alterna ve 
days for working on public holidays. We are holding o  the payment of  me and half and alterna ve days on 
those dates men oned by 
 due
s 9(2)(a)
 to the fact that 
 has
s 9(2)(a)
 been uncoopera ve and not yet provided evidence 
showing that he has worked on those public holidays. This is part of our required process. We are currently in 
the process of working on this ma er and we will of course make the payments if we can conclude that he did 
work on those public holidays.
In rela on to your ques on regarding the rest breaks, the two 10-minute rest breaks are actually included in the 
60 minute break (between 12:00 – 13:00) which is 10 minutes longer than New Zealand requirement. Also, 
 
s 9(2)(a)
salary  includes  the  payment  for  his  two  10-minute  rest  breaks.  We  will  make  this  clear  by  upda ng  our 
employment agreement.
s 9(2)(a)
s 9(2)(a)
 
s 9(2)(a)
 
Thank you.
Best Regards,
s 9(2)(a)
s 9(2)(a)
Korean Embassy
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Date Sent:
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Date Obtained:
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From:
Korean Emb. Culture <[email address]>
To:
Labour Standards Early Resolu on
Subject:
Email from ER con rming that they do keep accrurate  me and wage records. Er also sta ng in this email that 
they require the ee to  ll out certains forms so that he can be paid for the public holiday worked.
Content:
Dear Zoya,
Thank you for your response.
You said in your email that it is unlawful to ask 
 to p
s 9(2)(a)
rovide us with evidence of the fact that he worked 
on public holidays because the Holidays Act s81 and Employment Rela ons Act s130 provides that it is the legal 
duty of an employer to keep accurate  me and wage records. We wish to  rstly point out that 
 
s 9(2)(a) is a 
salaried employee. Sec ons 130(1)(c) and 81(2)(3A) state that it is unnecessary for an employer to track every 
hour  of  a  salaried  employee’s  work  day.  Secondly,  we  do  keep  records  rela ng  to  the  minimum  en tlement 
provisions, including public holidays. When an employee works at our o ce on public holidays, we do not ask 
for  the  employee  to  provide  evidence  of  their  hours  worked  on  those  public  holidays.  With  regards  to work 
mes in ques on 
 
s 9(2)(a) claimed that he worked at home to check whether new email would come for 15 
minutes on 25th, 26th Dec 2018, 1st, 2nd Jan 2019 respec vely. And 
 
s 9(2)(a) added that he found no email 
received, and so did nothing. As I said, according to our required process, we need to have something to verify 
that our employee has really worked. But in these instances, we can hardly do the veri ca on without the help 
of the employee. We think it is reasonable for us to ask 
 to coope
s 9(2)(a)
rate in this process. Moreover, this is 
a very simple move, just agreeing to the veri ca on. Although we have repeatedly asked 
 
s 9(2)(a) about this 
ma er  on  2nd,  3rd,  11th  Jul  2019,  he  has  always  avoided  answers  to  our  ques on.  Last  Friday,  we  gave 
 
s 9(2)(a)
 
s 9(2)(a) a paper(le er of consent) which can verify log in records of o ce mail while repea ng our request. And 
s 9(2)(a)   brought  it  with  him,  but  has  not  replied  us  yet.  We  don’t  understand  why  s 9(2)(a)   has  so 
persistently refused to do such a simple move. I’d like to ask for your help by encouraging him to cooperate to 
solve this small procedural problem. Your coopera on will be highly appreciated. I will tell you clearly we are 
ready to pay once required process is completed.
With regards to the two ten minute rest breaks, we will update the employment agreement as I said. We’ll take 
note of your advice.
In rela on to your ques on about the sick leave owed, s 9(2)(a) was en tled to 4 days and 6.5 hours of sick 
leave  as  of  3  July  2019.  s 9(2)(a)  was  paid  a  lump  sum  payment  in  July  2019  which  included  payment  for 
working days, paid sick leave and paid annual leave for July to September 2019.
Thank you.
Best Regards,
s 9(2)(a)
s 9(2)(a)
 Korean Embassy
Tel: 04-473-9073
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Resolu on 
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To 
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s 9(2)(a)
 
 
Date : 2019-08-30 12:55:07
Subject : RE: Employment ma er(Korean Embassy) [IN-CONFIDENCE:RELEASEEXTERNAL]
Dear s 9(2)(a)
Thank you for email.
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I have considered the informa on you have provided and would like to raise the following issues:
1.
In rela on to being paid  me and half and being provided with alterna ve days you men oned that you 
are wai ng on 
 
s 9(2)(a) to provide you with evidence. As per the Holidays Act s81 and Employment Rela ons 
Act s130  provides that it is the legal duty of an employer to keep accurate  me and wage records for each and 
every employee. Which is why in this case asking s 9(2)(a) to provide you with evidence of the fact that he 
worked on public holidays would be unlawful. It is not for the employee to provide you with this informa on. 
Hence this o ce is of the view the 
 
s 9(2)(a) is owed to be paid  me and half plus alterna ve days on lieu for 
working on public holidays.
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2.
With regards to the allega on of s 9(2)(a) claiming the lack of two ten minute breaks you men oned 
that the employee’s get a 60min break and the two ten minute breaks are included in that, I have reviewed the 
employment  agreement  (copy  sent  to  me  by  s 9(2)(a) )  and  in  the  agreement  clause  7c  states  that  the 
employee  is  en tled  to  meal  breaks  of  60  minutes  between  12  and  1pm  and  that  this  break  will  be  unpaid. 
There is no men on of the two ten minute breaks being included in the 60min. Kindly note that s69ZD of the 
Employment Rela ons Act states that the employee needs to be provided with two 10 minute paid breaks and 
this  needs  to  be  re ected  in  the  employment  agreement  as  well  as  the  me  and  wage  record.  Hence  the 
posi on  of  this  o ce  is  that  the  two  ten  min  breaks  be  included  in  the  employment  agreement  of  all  the 
employees and this be paid breaks.
3.
s 9(2)(a)
 
s 9(2)(a)
s 9(2)(a)
s 9(2)(a)
s 9(2)(a)
I  would  appreciate  if  you  can  provide  me  with  the  requested  informa on  no  later  than  COB  Monday  2nd 
September 2019.
I look forward to hearing back from you.
Thank you
Kind regards
Zoya Parmar.
From: s 9(2)(a)
Sent: Wednesday, 28 August 2019 4:59 p.m.
To: Labour Standards Early Resolu on
Subject: Employment ma er(Korean Embassy)
Dear Zoya,
Thank you for your email. We explain our posi on as below.
We are aware of our obliga on to pay  me and half for working on public holidays and providing alterna ve 
days for working on public holidays. We are holding o  the payment of  me and half and alterna ve days on 
those dates men oned by 
 due
s 9(2)(a)
 to the fact that 
 has
s 9(2)(a)
 been uncoopera ve and not yet provided evidence 
showing that he has worked on those public holidays. This is part of our required process. We are currently in 
the process of working on this ma er and we will of course make the payments if we can conclude that he did 
work on those public holidays.
In rela on to your ques on regarding the rest breaks, the two 10-minute rest breaks are actually included in the 
60 minute break (between 12:00 – 13:00) which is 10 minutes longer than New Zealand requirement. Also, 
 
s 9(2)(a)
salary  includes  the  payment  for  his  two  10-minute  rest  breaks.  We  will  make  this  clear  by  upda ng  our 
employment agreement.
s 9(2)(a)
s 9(2)(a)
 
s 9(2)(a)
 
Thank you.
Best Regards,
s 9(2)(a)
s 9(2)(a)
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Date Sent:
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Date Obtained:
30/08/2019 12:00 AM
From:
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To:
Labour Standards Early Resolu on
Subject:
Email  from  ee  alleging  that  the  er  is  not  paying  for  days  in  leiu,  this  issue  is  also  impac ng  another  ee 
 
s 9(2)(a)
 
s 9(2)(a) who also works at the embassy. 
 has
s 9(2)(a)
 worked ANZAC day but has not been provided with a Day in 
lieu
Content:
Also,  I  can  let  you  know  that  the  embassy  is  not  just  not  paying  me  appropriately  and  giving  me  days  and 
lieu. But also s 9(2)(a)
 who works at the embassy. For example he has worked on Anzac Day but hasn’t 
been given a day in lieu for this. 
Also 
hasn’s 9(2)(a)
t been provided his 10 minute breaks.
I trust you will fully inves gate this to resolve the minimum standard problems. 
Thanks
s 9(2)(a)
On  Thu,  29  Aug  2019  at  11:15  AM,  s 9(2)(a)
wrote:
also,  a ached  here  are  some  the  forms  the  embassy  already  has. You  can  see  these  were  provided  in April 
when I was asking these ques ons for my leave en tlements.
Thank you
s 9(2)(a)
On  Thu,  Aug  29,  2019  at  11:12  AM  s 9(2)(a)
wrote:
Hi Zoya,
Thanks for the call. Can you kindly send me a email summarising what you just explained. Because of the stress 
I am under it is o en hard for me to remember things I discuss verbally at the moment. 
Cheers
s 9(2)(a)
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Hello  s 9(2)(a)
I have emailed 
 and am 
s 9(2)(a)
awai ng a reply.
Thank you
Kind regards
Zoya Parmar.
From: s 9(2)(a)
Sent: Tuesday, 27 August 2019 5:35 a.m.
To: Labour Standards Early Resolu on
Subject: Re: MBIE LS 32467 Embassy of the republic of Korea [IN-CONFIDENCE:RELEASE EXTERNAL]
Further to our discussion last week I would like to complain that the embassy hasn’t paid me for the month of 
August. There were supposed to pay me for one day per week of my leave en tlements but the haven’t paid 
me anything. 
Can you update me where you are at in your process and what is happening. 
Thanks
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s 9(2)(a)
On  Sun,  18  Aug  2019  at  8:58  PM,  s 9(2)(a)
 
wrote:
A ached is the current contract terms.
Please also see a ached email. As you can see, our s 9(2)(a)
 had said to me that I don't deserve 
leave (days in leiu) for the days I worked, and I felt threatened and in midated by him as a result.
s 9(2)(a)
 
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s 9(2)(a)
I now wish to change my view, and would like the days in leiu as I believe I am en tled to them.
I had worked on public holidays, and my work on those days was approved by the relevant manager/diplomat at 
the Embassy.
s 9(2)(a)
Please call to discuss. If I don't answer, please call back 5 minutes later. I do not use voice mail.
Thank you.
s 9(2)(a)
On  Sun,  Aug  18,  2019  at  8:39  PM  s 9(2)(a)
 
wrote:
s 9(2)(a)  is the person responsible for employment ma ers.
s 9(2)(a)
I have tried to call you but have not been able to reach you. Le  message too but have not heard back.
I will forward other email to you for reference I’m this ma er. 
s 9(2)(a)
On  Thu,  15  Aug  2019  at  11:43  AM,  Labour  Standards  Early  Resolu on  <HYPERLINK 
"mailto:[email address]"[email address]> wrote:
Dear s 9(2)(a)
Kindly provide me with a contact number and email for your employer so that I can get in touch withthem. Also 
provide me with name of the contact person.
Thank you
Kind regards
Zoya Parmar
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Case LS32467
EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA IN NEW ZEALAND
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Date Sent:
29/08/2019 11:15 AM
Date Obtained:
29/08/2019 12:00 AM
From:
s 9(2)(a)
To:
Labour Standards Early Resolu on
Subject:
EE has provided a copy of  me sheet he  lled out for working on Public Holdiays- he has provided these copies 
to the er
Content:
also,  a ached  here  are  some  the  forms  the  embassy  already  has. You  can  see  these  were  provided  in April 
when I was asking these ques ons for my leave en tlements.
Thank you
s 9(2)(a)
On  Thu,  Aug  29,  2019  at  11:12  AM  s 9(2)(a)
wrote:
Hi Zoya,
Thanks for the call. Can you kindly send me a email summarising what you just explained. Because of the stress 
I am under it is o en hard for me to remember things I discuss verbally at the moment. 
Cheers
s 9(2)(a)
On  Tue,  27  Aug  2019  at  12:50  PM,  Labour  Standards  Early  Resolu on  <HYPERLINK 
"mailto:[email address]"[email address]> wrote:
Hello  s 9(2)(a)
I have emailed 
 and am 
s 9(2)(a)
awai ng a reply.
Thank you
Kind regards
Zoya Parmar.
From: s 9(2)(a)
Sent: Tuesday, 27 August 2019 5:35 a.m.
To: Labour Standards Early Resolu on
Subject: Re: MBIE LS 32467 Embassy of the republic of Korea [IN-CONFIDENCE:RELEASE EXTERNAL]
Further to our discussion last week I would like to complain that the embassy hasn’t paid me for the month of 
August. There were supposed to pay me for one day per week of my leave en tlements but the haven’t paid 
me anything. 
Can you update me where you are at in your process and what is happening. 
Thanks
s 9(2)(a)
On  Sun,  18  Aug  2019  at  8:58  PM,  s 9(2)(a)
 
wrote:
A ached is the current contract terms.
Please also see a ached email. As you can see, our s 9(2)(a)
 had said to me that I don't deserve 
leave (days in leiu) for the days I worked, and I felt threatened and in midated by him as a result.
s 9(2)(a)
 
I now wish to change my view, and would like the days in leiu as I believe I am en tled to them.
I had worked on public holidays, and my work on those days was approved by the relevant manager/diplomat at 
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the Embassy.
s 9(2)(a)
Please call to discuss. If I don't answer, please call back 5 minutes later. I do not use voice mail.
Thank you.
s 9(2)(a)
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Case LS32467
EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA IN NEW ZEALAND
On  Sun,  Aug  18,  2019  at  8:39  PM  s 9(2)(a)
 
wrote:
s 9(2)(a)  is the person responsible for employment ma ers.
s 9(2)(a)
I have tried to call you but have not been able to reach you. Le  message too but have not heard back.
I will forward other email to you for reference I’m this ma er. 
s 9(2)(a)
On  Thu,  15  Aug  2019  at  11:43  AM,  Labour  Standards  Early  Resolu on  <HYPERLINK 
"mailto:[email address]"[email address]> wrote:
Dear s 9(2)(a)
Kindly provide me with a contact number and email for your employer so that I can get in touch withthem. Also 
provide me with name of the contact person.
Thank you
Kind regards
Zoya Parmar
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