| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Wellington |
| Reference No | [2011] NZERA Wellington 204 |
| Determination date | 19 December 2011 |
| Member | G J Wood |
| Representation | G Ogilvie ; F Lear |
| Location | Wellington |
| Parties | Dahya v Accountants First Ltd |
| Summary | COSTS – Successful personal grievance – Length of investigation meeting not specified – Applicant sought $2,500 contribution towards costs – Respondent claimed costs should lie where they fall as made applicant Calderbank offer – Offer less than remedies eventually obtained by applicant and had to be accepted within two working days – Authority found two working days insufficient time for applicant to properly assess offer’s merits – Found therefore offer ineffective and matter should be determined on tariff approach – Respondent to pay applicant $2,500 contribution towards costs |
| Result | Costs in favour of applicant ($2,500) ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($71.56)(filing fee) |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Number of Pages | 2 |
| PDF File Link: | 2011_NZERA_Wellington_204.pdf [pdf 8 KB] |