| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | [2011] NZERA Christchurch 68 |
| Determination date | 18 May 2011 |
| Member | J Crichton |
| Representation | J S Lin ; no appearance |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Ha v IFF 21 (New Zealand) Ltd |
| Summary | COSTS – Successful personal grievance – Less than one day investigation meeting – Applicant claimed $2,000 contribution to costs – Authority found process unusually elongated because respondent instructed counsel at last minute – Found Christchurch earthquake had dramatic impact on respondent’s revenue stream – Found respondent had difficulties meeting commitments to counsel and did not file costs submissions – Found respondent had proper opportunity to consider filing submissions itself – Found matter not complex – Found $2,000 contribution to costs appropriate |
| Result | Costs in favour of applicant ($2,000) |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Cases Cited | PBO Ltd v Da Cruz [2005] ERNZ 808 |
| Number of Pages | 3 |
| PDF File Link: | 2011_NZERA_Christchurch_68.pdf [pdf 16 KB] |