| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | [2012] NZERA Christchurch 149 |
| Determination date | 24 July 2012 |
| Member | C Hickey |
| Representation | L Radich ; H Sorensen |
| Parties | Hefford v Antmore Wineworks Ltd |
| Summary | ARREARS OF WAGES – COSTS - Applicant sought arrears of wages and indemnity costs – Authority found respondent had already paid applicant $10,317 arrears of wages - Interest payable - $1,800 indemnity costs appropriate in circumstances |
| Abstract | Applicant claimed respondent owed applicant remuneration bonus and sought indemnity costs. Applicant’s employment agreement stated applicant would receive bonus for every product sold. Applicant sought indemnity costs and interest. Applicant claimed full costs appropriate as respondent never disputed arrears of wages outstanding.;AUTHORITY FOUND –;ARREARS OF WAGES: Respondent had already paid applicant $10,317 arrears of wages. Order respondent to pay applicant $10,317 arrears of wages no longer required. Interest payable.;COSTS: Length of investigation meeting not specified. $1,800 indemnity costs appropriate in circumstances. |
| Result | Applications granted ; Interest (on arrears of wages paid by respondent) (5%) ; Costs in favour of applicant ($1,800) ; Interest (5%) ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($71.56)(filing fee) |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Statutes | ERA s159;ERA Second Schedule cl15;ERA Second Schedule cl11;Judicature Act 1908 s87(3) |
| Cases Cited | PBO Ltd (formerly Rush Security Ltd) v Da Cruz [2005] ERNZ 808 |
| Number of Pages | 5 |
| PDF File Link: | 2012_NZERA_Christchurch_149.pdf [pdf 220 KB] |