| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | [2014] NZERA Christchurch 169 |
| Determination date | 29 October 2014 |
| Member | H Doyle |
| Representation | G Praat ; D Erickson |
| Parties | Gabites v Carter Holt Harvey 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 $6,451 contribution towards costs |
| Abstract | AUTHORITY FOUND –;PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE: Respondent to pay applicant $4,387 reimbursement of lost wages.;COSTS: Less than one day investigation meeting. Consequence of failing to comply with costs timetable not spelt out clearly in previous Authority determination. Sensible to deal with outstanding issue of quantum of remedies at same time as costs. Appropriate to apply notional daily tariff. Respondent to pay applicant $3,000 contribution towards costs. |
| Result | Application granted ; Quantum specified ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($4,387.54) ; Costs in favour of applicant ($3,000) ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($71.56)(filing fee) |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Cases Cited | Day v Multi Media Services Ltd [2011] NZERA Auckland 432;Maher v Apex General Ltd [2011] NZERA Auckland 372 |
| Number of Pages | 5 |
| PDF File Link: | 2014_NZERA_Christchurch_169.pdf [pdf 140 KB] |