| 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 |
| PDF File Link: | 2018_NZERA_Auckland_54.pdf [pdf 211 KB] |