| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | [2012] NZERA Christchurch 29 |
| Determination date | 17 February 2012 |
| Member | H Doyle |
| Representation | T M Smith (in person) ; S Staley |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Smith v McGlynn Homes Ltd |
| Summary | COSTS – Unsuccessful personal grievance – Less than one day investigation meeting – Respondent sought contribution towards costs – Applicant claimed respondent’s costs excessive and costs award would cause hardship as did not have savings – Applicant claimed respondent chose to continue with lawyer although aware applicant would not be represented – Authority found respondent’s costs relating to mediation should not be taken into account – Found matter relatively straightforward – Found some contribution towards respondent’s costs appropriate – Found appropriate to deduct $500 from daily tariff as applicant had no savings – Applicant to pay respondent $2,000 contribution towards costs |
| Result | Costs in favour of respondent ($2,000) |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Cases Cited | PBO Ltd (formerly Rush Security Ltd) v Da Cruz [2005] 1 ERNZ 808 |
| Number of Pages | 3 |
| PDF File Link: | 2012_NZERA_Christchurch_29.pdf [pdf 13 KB] |