| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | CA 57A/04 |
| Determination date | 09 July 2004 |
| Member | H Doyle |
| Representation | T Twomey ; M Hodges |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Giffen v Scenic Circle Hotels Ltd |
| Summary | COSTS - Unsuccessful unjustified dismissal claim but successful unjustified disadvantage claim - One day investigation meeting - Applicant alleged actual costs in excess of $5,000 - Case important to both parties - Applicant entitled to contribution to costs - Reasonable charge out rate amounted to $180 per hour, multiplied by 7 hours, then multiplier of 2 applied for preparation time - Fair and reasonable contribution appropriate |
| Result | Costs in favour of applicant ($2,520) |
| Cases Cited | NZ Airline Pilots Association IUOW v Registrar of Unions [1989] 2 NZILR 550;Okeby v Computer Associates (NZ) Ltd [1994] 1 ERNZ 613;Reid v New Zealand Fire Service Commission [1995] 2 ERNZ 38 |
| Number of Pages | 2 |
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