| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | [2014] NZERA Christchurch 149 |
| Determination date | 25 September 2014 |
| Member | M B Loftus |
| Representation | K Usmar |
| Parties | A v Bennetts t/a Aarons Furniture to Go |
| Summary | COSTS - Successful personal grievance and arrears of wages claims - Less than one day investigation meeting - Applicant sought $3,500 contribution towards costs - Authority found appropriate to increase notional daily tariff due to respondent's conduct prior to investigation meeting and failure to participate in investigation meeting meaningfully and in good faith - Respondent to pay applicant $3,500 contribution towards costs |
| Result | Costs in favour of applicant ($3,500) |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Cases Cited | PBO Ltd (formerly Rush Security Ltd) v Da Cruz [2005] ERNZ 808 |
| Number of Pages | 2 |
| PDF File Link: | 2014_NZERA_Christchurch_149.pdf [pdf 96 KB] |