Restrictions OK
Jurisdiction Employment Relations Authority - Auckland
Reference No [2018] NZERA Auckland 54
Determination date 20 February 2018
Member N Craig
Representation D Boone (in person) ; D Ure
Location Auckland
Parties Boone v Thornton Green Holdings Ltd and Anor
Other Parties Car Finance 2U Ltd
Summary PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Quantum of Remedies – Applicant previously awarded reimbursement of three months lost wages and parties directed to reach agreement on sum – No agreement reached and necessary to determine what sum amounts to three months wages – COSTS – Applicant sought contribution towards costs – Successful personal grievance claim
Abstract AUTHORITY FOUND – PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE: Award based on applicant’s earnings at time of dismissal. Applicant’s figure of average monthly salary accepted. Average commission applied. Respondent to pay applicant $14,078 reimbursement of lost wages. COSTS: One day investigation meeting. Both parties made Calderbank offers. Appropriate to reduce daily tariff due to applicant rejection of reasonable Calderbank offer. Respondent to pay applicant $3,000 contribution towards costs
Result Applications granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($9,854) ; Costs in favour of applicant ($3,000) ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($71.56)(filing fee)
Main Category Costs
Cases Cited Boone v Thronton Green Holdings Limited [2017] NZERA Auckland 355
Number of Pages 7
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