| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | CA 107A/05 |
| Hearing date | 19 Jul 2005 |
| Determination date | 24 August 2005 |
| Member | P Cheyne |
| Representation | D Beck ; DM Harcourt (in person) |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | McVicar v Harcourt |
| Summary | COSTS - Successful claim for arrears of wages and holiday pay - Two and a half hour investigation meeting - Respondent conceded aspect of claim prior to investigation meeting but fair to say applicant enjoyed measure of success and was entitled to contribution to costs - No reason for respondent to contribute to costs associated with engagement by applicant of out of town counsel or with time spent on unmeritorious issues raised without proper notice to respondent - Notional reasonable costs $1,000 - Contribution to applicant's costs ordered |
| Result | Costs in favour of applicant ($600) ; Disbursements ($70)(Filing fee) |
| Statutes | ERA s132 |
| Number of Pages | 2 |
| PDF File Link: | ca 107a_05.pdf [pdf 15 KB] |