| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | CA 10/06 |
| Determination date | 30 January 2006 |
| Member | H Doyle |
| Representation | J Guthrie, D Robinson ; C Eggleston |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Church v Gunton Farms Ltd |
| Summary | COSTS - Unsuccessful constructive dismissal claim but Authority found applicant was unjustifiably dismissed during notice period - One day investigation meeting - Applicant sought contribution of $3,500 to costs - Respondent alleged it was more successful overall and should receive contribution of $6,238 to costs - Not satisfied that this a case for depriving applicant of costs entirely - However evidence about constructive dismissal claim took much of investigation meeting - Usual daily rate of $2,000 per day appropriate but this reduced because applicant not successful with respect to major claim |
| Result | Costs in favour of applicant ($800) ; Filing fee ($70) |
| Cases Cited | PBO Ltd (formerly Rush Security Ltd) v Da Cruz [2005] 1 ERNZ 808 |
| Number of Pages | 2 |
| PDF File Link: | ca 10_06.pdf [pdf 10 KB] |