| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | [2011] NZERA Auckland 544 |
| Determination date | 20 December 2011 |
| Member | R A Monaghan |
| Representation | P Skelton ; J Canterbury |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Collings v Howard TMG Ltd |
| Summary | COSTS – Successful personal grievance – Length of investigation meeting unspecified - Applicant sought $2,500 contribution towards costs – Respondent failed to file response but told applicant considered $2,500 too high a proportion of amount awarded to applicant as compensation – Authority found factor irrelevant and should not be taken into account – Respondent claimed interest payment not part of Authority’s determination – Found Authority previously ordered payment of interest and order part of determination – 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 |
| Cases Cited | PBO Ltd (formerly Rush Security Ltd) v Da Cruz [2005] ERNZ 808 |
| Number of Pages | 2 |
| PDF File Link: | 2011_NZERA_Auckland_544.pdf [pdf 8 KB] |