Restrictions OK
Jurisdiction Employment Relations Authority - Auckland
Reference No [2013] NZERA Auckland 89
Determination date 18 March 2013
Member J Crichton
Representation E Foster ; No appearance
Parties Ormsby v Effex Hair and Beauty Salon Ltd
Summary PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Quantum of remedies – Authority previously awarded applicant arrears of wages and holiday pay and parties unable to determine quantum – COSTS – Successful personal grievance claim – Applicant sought contribution towards costs – No appearance for respondent
Abstract AUTHORITY FOUND –;PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE: Appropriate for award to be reduced given applicant’s contributory conduct in personal grievance. Respondent to pay applicant $1,755 reimbursement of lost wages.;COSTS: Less than one day investigation meeting. Not appropriate to modify notional daily tariff. Respondent to pay applicant $1,500 contribution towards costs.
Result Application granted ; Orders made ; Quantum specified ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($1,755) ; Costs in favour of applicant ($1,500)
Main Category Practice & Procedure
Statutes ERA s128
Number of Pages 3
PDF File Link: 2013_NZERA_Auckland_89.pdf [pdf 129 KB]