| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | CA 34A/06 |
| Determination date | 04 May 2006 |
| Member | J Crichton |
| Representation | A Jackson (in person) ; M Stevenson |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Jackson v Parker and Anor t/a Cafe 111 |
| Other Parties | Parker |
| Summary | COSTS - Unsuccessful personal grievance - Two hour investigation meeting - Respondent sought costs of $2,974 which was 66% of total costs - No complex legal or factual issues - Using notional daily rate, $1,000 appropriate costs for half day hearing - Authority unable to judge applicant's ability to pay but mentioned parties may need to agree some form of time payment |
| Result | Costs in favour of respondent ($1,000) |
| Cases Cited | Binnie v Pacific Health Limited [2002] 1 ERNZ 438 (CA);PBO Ltd (formerly Rush Security Ltd) v Da Cruz unreported, Colgan CJ, Travis, Shaw JJ, 9 December 2005, AC 2A/05;Reid v New Zealand Fire Service Commission [1995] 2 ERNZ 38 |
| Number of Pages | 2 |
| PDF File Link: | ca 34a_06.pdf [pdf 9 KB] |