| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | [2013] NZERA Christchurch 192 |
| Determination date | 12 September 2013 |
| Member | M B Loftus |
| Representation | S Thomas ; P Kiely, M King |
| Parties | Jukes v Sealord Group Ltd |
| Summary | COSTS - Unsuccessful arrears of holiday pay claim - One day investigation meeting - Respondent sought $10,500 contribution towards costs - Respondent claimed costs should be awarded for two days preparation - Applicant claimed costs should be reduced or lie where they fall as case was test case - Authority found costs should not be awarded for preparation - Found claim case was test not quantified - Notional daily tariff increased due to lack of specificity in claim - Applicant to pay respondent $5,000 contribution towards costs |
| Result | Costs in favour of respondent ($5,000) |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Cases Cited | PBO Ltd (formerly Rush Security Ltd) v Da Cruz [2005] ERNZ 808;Kennedy v Air New Zealand Ltd unreported, A Dumbleton, 7 Mar 2006, AA 65/06 |
| Number of Pages | 3 |
| PDF File Link: | 2013_NZERA_Christchurch_192.pdf [pdf 90 KB] |