| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | CA 28A/04 |
| Determination date | 04 June 2004 |
| Member | A Dumbleton |
| Representation | A McKenzie ; O Paulsen |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | McCready v Pacifica Shipping (1985) Ltd |
| Summary | COSTS - Unsuccessful personal grievance and arrears claim - 1ï¾½ day investigation meeting - Respondent sought contribution of $5,775 to total costs of $7,218 - Applicant submitted that no costs should be awarded because of respondent's failure to provide written employment agreement - Costs should follow event - Penalty appropriate remedy for breach of Employment Relations Act 2000 - Multiplier of between 1.5 and 2 applied to hearing time - Reasonable contribution appropriate |
| Result | Costs in favour of respondent ($2,000) |
| Statutes | ERA Second Schedule cl15 |
| Cases Cited | Binnie v Pacific Health Ltd [2002] 1 ERNZ 438;Harwood v Next Homes Ltd [2003] 2 ERNZ 433;Okeby v Computer Associates NZ Ltd [1994] 1 ERNZ 613 |
| Number of Pages | 2 |
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