| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | [2012] NZERA Auckland 20 |
| Determination date | 17 January 2012 |
| Member | A Dumbleton |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Hallie v Richmond New Zealand Inc |
| Summary | COSTS – Unsuccessful personal grievance – One day investigation meeting – Respondent sought $6,500 total costs – Applicant claimed of limited financial means and would be caused hardship if costs awarded – Applicant claimed costs should lie where they fall – Authority found nothing exceptional about case to justify full costs award – Found applicant in difficult financial situation and allowance should be made - $2,250 contribution to costs appropriate |
| Result | Costs in favour of respondent ($2,250) |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Statutes | ERA Second Schedule cl15;ERA Second Schedule cl16 |
| Cases Cited | PBO Ltd v Da Cruz [2005] ERNZ 808 |
| Number of Pages | 2 |
| PDF File Link: | 2012_NZERA_Auckland_20.pdf [pdf 10 KB] |