Christchurch nanny awarded $9720 for unpaid overnight duties

Friday 28 August 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 28 Aug, 5:36pm

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The Employment Relations Authority has ordered a Christchurch employer to pay Nell Fisher $9,720 in unpaid wages. The ruling found that overnight sleepover duties performed between July 2023 and a later date constituted working hours that required full payment.

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1. The PressFri 28 Aug, 4:02pm

   ‘Intimidated’ nanny awarded $9700 for unpaid overnight duties (opens in new tab)

2. StuffFri 28 Aug, 5:36pm

   Christchurch nanny wins $10k after sleepover nights found to be working hours (opens in new tab)