| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | [2016] NZERA Christchurch 186 |
| Determination date | 13 October 2016 |
| Member | C Hickey |
| Representation | S Boyce, K Murray ; E Locke |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Higgins v Alan Samson Ltd t/a Calendar Girls |
| Summary | COSTS - Unsuccessful personal grievance and arrears claims - Respondent sought $17,500 contribution to costs - Appropriate to apply uplift in costs due to Calderbank offer unreasonably rejected by applicant and lack of specificity in applicant's claims - Applicant to pay respondent $8,000 contribution to costs |
| Result | Costs in favour of respondent ($8,000) |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Statutes | ERA Second Schedule c15 |
| Cases Cited | PBO Ltd (formerly Rush Security Ltd) v Da Cruz [2005] ERNZ 808 (EmpC) |
| Number of Pages | 4 |
| PDF File Link: | 2016_NZERA_Christchurch_186.pdf [pdf 97 KB] |