Restrictions OK
Jurisdiction Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch
Reference No [2011] NZERA Christchurch 21
Determination date 03 February 2011
Member P Cheyne
Representation B Gillanders ; J Lovely
Location Christchurch
Parties McKendry v Jansen and Anor
Summary PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Quantum of remedies – Authority ordered parties to agree on quantum of applicant’s lost wages – Parties failed to agree on quantum of remedies – Authority found relevant period 13.7 weeks – Found other earnings to be deducted from total – Respondent claimed award should be reduced for contributory conduct – Found no contributory conduct – $782.31 reimbursement of lost wages appropriate – COSTS – Successful personal grievance – Length of investigation meeting not specified – Applicant claimed respondents made no genuine attempt to settle matter at mediation – Found should be no mention of what took place in mediation or any without prejudice negotiations – Found costs claim did not meet minimum requirement of outlining costs incurred – Found applicant had fair opportunity to detail any claim for costs – No order for costs
Result Quantum determined ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($782.31) ; No order for costs
Main Category Practice & Procedure
Number of Pages 3
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