| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | [2014] NZERA Christchurch 212 |
| Determination date | 18 December 2014 |
| Member | Christine Hickey |
| Representation | P Cheyne ; R Davidson |
| Parties | Nguyen and Anor v Thi Ta t/a Little Saigon Restaurant |
| Other Parties | Nguyen |
| Summary | COSTS - Successful personal grievance, arrears of wages and holiday pay, and penalty claims - One and a half day investigation meeting - Applicants sought $10,500 contribution towards costs - Authority found piecemeal and late production of evidence increased amount of preparation time required by applicants' counsel - Respondent to pay applicants $6,000 contribution towards costs |
| Result | Costs in favour of applicants ($6,000) ; Disbursements in favour of applicants ($71.56)(filing fee)($153.33)(hearing fee) |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Statutes | ERA Second Schedule cl15 |
| Cases Cited | PBO Ltd (formerly Rush Security Ltd) v Da Cruz [2005] ERNZ 808 (EmpC) |
| Number of Pages | 5 |
| PDF File Link: | 2014_NZERA_Christchurch_212.pdf [pdf 1.9 MB] |