| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | [2015] NZERA Auckland 177 |
| Determination date | 22 June 2015 |
| Member | James Crichton |
| Representation | R Flett (in person) ; M Quigg |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Flett v Higgins Coating Pty Ltd |
| Summary | COSTS – Unsuccessful personal grievance claim and partially successful arrears of wages claim – One day investigation meeting - Respondent sought $7,000 contribution towards costs – Applicant rejected Calderbank offer – Authority found appropriate to reduce notional daily tariff to reflect applicant’s financial hardship – Applicant to pay respondent $2,500 contribution towards costs |
| Result | Costs in favour of respondent ($2,500) |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Cases Cited | Flett v Higgins Coatings PTY Ltd [2015] NZERA Auckland 57;Gates v Air New Zealand Ltd [2010] NZEmpC 26;Stevens v Hapag-Lloyd (NZ) Ltd [2015] NZEmpC 28 |
| Number of Pages | 6 |
| PDF File Link: | 2015_NZERA_Auckland_177.pdf [pdf 150 KB] |