Restrictions OK
Jurisdiction Employment Relations Authority - Auckland
Reference No [2016] NZERA Auckland 412
Hearing date 14-Nov-16
Determination date 21 December 2016
Member R Larmer
Representation M Nutsford ; N Rayneau
Location Auckland
Parties Terrey-O'Cock v UCS Ltd
Summary ARREARS OF WAGES – Applicant sought arrears of wages – COSTS – Respondent sought contribution to costs
Abstract AUTHORITY FOUND –ARREARS OF WAGES: Respondent’s interpretation of commission entitlements preferred. No unpaid commission owed to applicant. No arrears.COSTS: Respondent not legally represented at investigation meeting but incurred costs relating to proceedings. $3,200 adopted as notional starting point. Amount halved as two connected but discrete matters heard at same investigation meeting. Lack of legal representation at investigation meeting to halve costs again. Applicant to pay respondent $800 contribution to costs.
Result Application dismissed ; Costs in favour of respondent ($800)
Main Category Arrears
Cases Cited UCS Ltd v Terrey-O’Cock [2016] NZERA Auckland 416
Number of Pages 8
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