| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | [2013] NZERA Christchurch 193 |
| Determination date | 13 September 2013 |
| Member | P R Stapp |
| Representation | J Goldstein ; M Crotty |
| Parties | West v Pyne Gould Corporation Ltd |
| Summary | COSTS - Successful personal grievance and arrears of holiday claim - Unsuccessful arrears of wages claim - Two day investigation meeting - Respondent sought $146,155 contribution towards costs - Applicant sought contribution towards costs - Respondent made $185,662.50 Calderbank offer - Authority found Calderbank offer invalid as was not clear and certain on sums - Applicant successful party so entitled to contribution towards costs - Respondent to pay applicant $7,000 towards costs |
| Result | Costs in favour of applicant ($7,000); Disbursements in favour of applicant ($71.56)(filing fee) ($306.66)(hearing fees) |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Cases Cited | Morrison v Design Plus Build Ltd, D Appleton, 13 Aug 2013, [2013] NZERA Christchurch 164;PBO Ltd (formerly Rush Security Ltd) v Da Cruz [2005] ERNZ 808;Te One Mara Ltd v Olsen, Ford J, 12 Oct 2012, [2012] NZEmpC 176;West v Pyne Gould Corporation Ltd, P R Stapp, 9 Jul 2013, [2013] NZERA Christchurch 139 |
| Number of Pages | 6 |
| PDF File Link: | 2013_NZERA_Christchurch_193.pdf [pdf 156 KB] |