| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Wellington |
| Reference No | [2013] NZERA Wellington 19 |
| Determination date | 18 February 2013 |
| Member | M Ryan |
| Representation | No appearance ; Ross Jamieson |
| Parties | Kumar v Usha Food Ltd t/a Garam Masala Indian Restaurant |
| Summary | COSTS - Partially successful claims - Less than one day investigation meeting - Respondent sought $1,500 contribution towards costs - Authority found applicant's failure to attend investigation meeting did not constitute exceptional circumstances and respondent did not provide information as to costs incurred - Costs to lie where they fall |
| Result | Costs to lie where they fall |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Statutes | Holidays Act 2003;Legal Services Act 2011 s45(2) |
| Cases Cited | Awa v Independent News Auckland Ltd [1996] 2 NZLR 184 |
| Number of Pages | 4 |
| PDF File Link: | 2013_NZERA_Wellington_19.pdf [pdf 139 KB] |