| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | [2011] NZERA Christchurch 71 |
| Hearing date | 19 May 2011 |
| Determination date | 24 May 2011 |
| Member | P Cheyne |
| Representation | N Eketone-TeKanawa ; M Booth (in person) |
| Location | Dunedin |
| Parties | Harris and Anor v North Dunedin Holdings Ltd and Anor |
| Other Parties | Cousins, Booth |
| Summary | COMPLIANCE ORDER – Applicants sought compliance with record of settlement - Respondents promised to pay applicants $20,000 by specified date – Applicants claimed respondents failed to comply with terms of settlement – Matter delayed by Christchurch earthquake – Second respondent (“B”) claimed both respondents did not have resources to meet obligations under record of settlement – B claimed would take six months before respondents able to comply with record of settlement – B claimed unable to make payments by instalment – B asked for opportunity to get further advice from experienced employment law advocate – Applicants sceptical about B’s claims and claimed B trying to put off payment – Authority found respondents failed to comply with record of settlement – Application adjourned to allow B opportunity to obtain advice and lodge and serve affidavits – Found if Authority not satisfied about respondents’ claims, compliance order would be issued – COSTS – Length of investigation meeting not specified – Applicants sought $1,500 contribution to costs – Found $1,500 appropriate contribution to costs – Respondents to pay applicants $1,500 contribution to costs on joint and several basis |
| Result | Application adjourned (compliance order) ; Costs in favour of applicants ($1,500) |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Statutes | ERA s149 |
| Number of Pages | 3 |
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