| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | [2016] NZERA Christchurch 121 |
| Determination date | 25 July 2016 |
| Member | David Appleton |
| Representation | M Muir (In Person); MJ Thomas |
| Parties | Muir v Invercargill Taxis Ltd |
| Summary | COSTS – Unsuccessful claims – No investigation meeting – Respondent sought contribution to costs as if full day investigation meeting held – Appropriate to adopt half day tariff as starting point – Appropriate to increase notional daily tariff to reflect unnecessary costs caused by applicant’s non-attendance at investigation meeting – Applicant to pay respondent $2,500 contribution to costs |
| Result | Costs in favour of respondent ($2,500) |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Statutes | ERA Second Schedule cl15 |
| Cases Cited | Muir v Invercargill Taxis Ltd [2016] NZERA Christchurch 89;PBO Ltd (formerly Rush Security Ltd) v Da Cruz [2005] ERNZ 808 (EmpC);Rika v Beulah Services Ltd [2014] NZERA Auckland 376 |
| Number of Pages | 5 |
| PDF File Link: | 2016_NZERA_Christchurch_121.pdf [pdf 97 KB] |