| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Wellington |
| Reference No | [2011] NZERA Wellington 176 |
| Determination date | 11 November 2011 |
| Member | G J Wood |
| Representation | A Cressey ; G Tayler |
| Location | Wellington |
| Parties | Hayllar and Anor v The Good Time Food Company Ltd |
| Other Parties | Matene |
| Summary | COSTS – Matter removed to Employment Court (“EC”) for determination – Length of investigation meeting not specified - Applicant claimed costs should be reserved pending EC’s judgment or, alternatively, sought $285 contribution towards costs for successful application for removal – Authority found matter for costs award in favour of respondent as application for removal late – Found late application would have increased respondent’s costs – Authority noted costs award did not extend to preparation of evidence which could still be used in EC hearing - Found $400 contribution towards respondent’s costs would have been appropriate in absence of legal aid |
| Result | No order for costs |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Cases Cited | Hayllar and Anor v The Good Time Food Company Ltd [2011] NZERA Wellington 149 |
| Number of Pages | 2 |
| PDF File Link: | 2011_NZERA_Wellington_176.pdf [pdf 10 KB] |