| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | [2014] NZERA Christchurch 111 |
| Determination date | 28 July 2014 |
| Member | H Doyle |
| Representation | J Copeland, R Laney ; F McMillan |
| Parties | McGrannachan v Farmlands Co-Operative Society Ltd |
| Summary | PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE - Quantum of remedies - Authority found previously that applicant entitled to reimbursement of lost wages - COSTS - Successful personal grievance claim - Applicant sought $7,000 contribution towards costs - Respondent made Calderbank offers, including $8,000 Calderbank offer |
| Abstract | AUTHORITY FOUND -;PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE: Respondent to pay applicant $708 reimbursement of lost wages.;COSTS: Two days investigation meeting. Awards made by Authority exceeded respondent's first three Calderbank offers. Awards made by Authority exceeded respondent's final Calderbank offer by small measure but applicant would have been better off if accepted offer at time offer made. Appropriate to reduce notional daily tariff to reflect applicant's rejection of Calderbank offer. Appropriate to reduce notional daily tariff to reflect increased hearing time caused by applicant's lodging of unscheduled statement of evidence in reply day before investigation meeting. Respondent to pay applicant $5,000 contribution towards costs. |
| Result | Application granted ; Quantum specified ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($708.42) ; Costs in favour of applicant ($5,000) ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($71.56)(filing fee)($306.66)(hearing fee) |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Cases Cited | Baker v St John Central Regional Trust Board [2013] NZEmpC 109;PBO Ltd (formerly Rush Security Ltd) v Da Cruz [2005] ERNZ 808 |
| Number of Pages | 6 |
| PDF File Link: | 2014_NZERA_Christchurch_111.pdf [pdf 161 KB] |