| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | [2012] NZERA Christchurch 8 |
| Determination date | 12 January 2012 |
| Member | D Appleton |
| Representation | J Birney ; N McPhail |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Hurley v Electronet Services Ltd |
| Summary | COSTS – Unsuccessful personal grievance – One and half day investigation meeting – Applicant claimed costs should lie where they fall – Claims of applicant and co-worker heard at same investigation meeting – Authority found no reason why costs award could not be split between applicant and co-worker – Respondent claimed matter complex and required significant evidence – Found preparation required not any greater than that required of advocates for standard personal grievance – Found if claims heard separately costs for all parties would have increased considerably – Found respondent chose to appoint advocate who would incur travel costs and not just to include in costs award – Applicant to pay respondent $2,250 contribution towards costs |
| Result | Costs in favour of applicant ($2,250) |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Cases Cited | Chief Executive of the Department of Corrections v Tawhiwhirangi (No 2) [2008] ERNZ 73;PBO Ltd (formerly Rush Security Ltd) v Da Cruz [2005] 1 ERNZ 808 |
| Number of Pages | 4 |
| PDF File Link: | 2012_NZERA_Christchurch_8.pdf [pdf 16 KB] |