| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | [2011] NZERA Auckland 129 |
| Determination date | 31 March 2011 |
| Member | A Dumbleton |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Service & Food Workers Union Nga Ringa Tota Inc v Pacific Flight Catering Ltd |
| Summary | COSTS – Successful breach of good faith claim – Length of investigation meeting not specified – Applicant sought $4,000 contribution to $5,500 total costs – Respondent opposed consideration of costs application because filed outside time allowed – Respondent alternatively claimed amount sought excessive and $2,000 appropriate award – Found concern to Authority if directions for applying for costs not complied with – Found greater concern when no attempt made to seek extension of time and no explanation given for why timetable not complied with – Found applicant’s costs application filed five days late – Found no extension of time applied for and no explanation for delay given by applicant – Found situation unsatisfactory – No order for costs |
| Result | No order for costs |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Statutes | ERA s32(1)(d)(i);ERA s32(1)(d)(iii) |
| Number of Pages | 3 |
| PDF File Link: | 2011_NZERA_Auckland_129.pdf [pdf 16 KB] |