| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | [2018] NZERA Christchurch 9 |
| Determination date | 25 January 2018 |
| Member | H Doyle |
| Representation | D Beck ; B Scotland |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Thom v Fletcher Building Ltd |
| Summary | COSTS – Partially successful personal grievance claim – Applicant sought $12,071 contribution towards costs – Applicant made two Calderbank offers – Respondent reasonably rejected Calderbank – $300 reduction of tariff appropriate to account for unsuccessful unjustified dismissal and penalty claim – Respondent to pay applicant $4,200 contribution towards costs |
| Result | Costs in favor of applicant ($4,200) ; Disbursements in favor of applicant ($71.56) |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Cases Cited | Fagotti v Acme & Co Ltd [2015] NZEmpC 135 PBO Ltd v Da Cruz [2005] ERNZ 808 (EmpC) Watson v New Zealand Electrical Traders Ltd (2006) 4 NZELR 59 |
| Number of Pages | 4 |
| PDF File Link: | 2018_NZERA_Christchurch_9.pdf [pdf 94 KB] |