| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | [2012] NZERA Auckland 84 |
| Determination date | 02 March 2012 |
| Member | E Robinson |
| Representation | G Cornes (in person) ; J Rooney |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Cornes v Newmont Waihi Gold Ltd |
| Summary | COSTS – Unsuccessful personal grievance – Two and half day investigation meeting – Respondent sought $9,000 contribution to $41,000 total costs – Respondent claimed applicant’s amendment of claim in relation to reinstatement necessitated respondent submitting supplementary submissions – Respondent claimed had to apply to Authority for direction that applicant file amended submissions – Authority found appropriate to award additional costs as result of applicant’s amended claim –Applicant to pay respondent $7,750 contribution towards costs – Applicant to pay respondent $661 for travel and accommodation expenses |
| Result | Costs in favour of respondent ($7,750) ; Disbursements in favour of respondent ($661.74)(travel and accommodation) |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Cases Cited | Cornes v Newmont Waihi Gold Ltd [2011] NZERA Auckland 539;PBO Ltd (formerly Rush Security Ltd) v Da Cruz [2005] ERNZ 808 |
| Number of Pages | 3 |
| PDF File Link: | 2012_NZERA_Auckland_84.pdf [pdf 15 KB] |