| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Wellington |
| Reference No | [2013] NZERA Wellington 30 |
| Determination date | 18 March 2013 |
| Member | P R Stapp |
| Representation | G Ogilvie ; A Leulu |
| Parties | Petrowski v Chief Executive in respect of Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (formerly the Department of Labour) |
| Summary | COSTS - Successful application for paid parental leave - No investigation meeting - Applicant claimed $1,600 contribution towards costs - Authority found applicant incurred costs in preparing submissions and needed representation given nature of matter and fact background untested - Respondent to pay applicant $875 contribution towards costs |
| Result | Costs in favour of applicant ($875) ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($71.56)(filing fee) |
| 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;Petrowski v The Chief Executive of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (formerly The Chief Executive of the Department of Labour) [2012] NZERA Wellington 132 |
| Number of Pages | 3 |
| PDF File Link: | 2013_NZERA_Wellington_30.pdf [pdf 88 KB] |