Helen van Druten

Helen van Druten

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Helen van Druten is a member of the Employment Relations Authority (ERA) who presided over the case involving Makena Houston and Lily & Louis. She delivered the ruling that found the firm had unjustly withheld wages, emphasizing the impact of Houston's health challenges and the employer's misconduct.

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Helen van Druten is an authority member who conducted an investigation into the compliance of a painting firm with employment standards.

Waikato boutique painting firm hit with penalty after ignoring MBIE notice
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-01-14
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ERA member Helen van Druten said an aggravating factor leading to her findings was that Houston was managing life-threatening medical issues at the time.

Makena Houston wins case after her death: Employment Relations Authority orders PR firm Lily & Louis to pay up
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-11-29
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