| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | [2012] NZERA Christchurch 50 |
| Determination date | 23 March 2012 |
| Member | H Doyle |
| Representation | JL Day ; P Shaw |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Cooper v Christchurch Casinos Ltd |
| Summary | COSTS – Successful parental leave claim – One day investigation meeting – Applicant sought $10,000 contribution to $16,000 total costs – Applicant claimed higher costs award appropriate due to complexity of matter – Respondent claimed matter not complex and costs should be awarded on normal tariff basis – Authority found matter involved some elements of legal and factual complexity – Found appropriate to adjust costs upward to take account of preparation of submissions – Respondent to pay $5,000 contribution to applicant’s costs |
| Result | Costs in favour of applicant ($5,000) |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Statutes | Parental Leave and Employment Protection Act 1987 |
| Cases Cited | PBO Ltd (formerly Rush Security Ltd) v Da Cruz [2005] ERNZ 808 |
| Number of Pages | 3 |
| PDF File Link: | 2012_NZERA_Christchurch_50.pdf [pdf 15 KB] |