| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | AA 111/06 |
| Determination date | 05 April 2006 |
| Member | K J Anderson |
| Representation | A Hope ; G Spry |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Antram v AFFCO New Zealand Ltd |
| Summary | COSTS - Unsuccessful dispute proceedings - Eight hour investigation meeting - Respondent sought contribution of at least" $12,000 to total costs of approximately $26,500 - Matters before Authority not complex but historical basis of claim and issues surrounding whether applicant was employee or contractor required some extra preparation compared with usual wage arrears or outstanding payments claim - Preparation time calculated by applying multiplier of two to eight hour hearing - Reasonable hourly rate $250 - Sum of $2,600 reasonable contribution" |
| Result | Costs in favour of respondent ($2,600) |
| Cases Cited | Binnie v Pacific Health Ltd [2002] 1 ERNZ 438;Harwood v Next Homes Ltd [2003] 2 ERNZ 433;PBO Ltd (formerly Rush Security Ltd) v Da Cruz [2005] 1 ERNZ 808 |
| Number of Pages | 2 |
| PDF File Link: | aa 111_06.pdf [pdf 13 KB] |