| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | [2012] NZERA Auckland 114 |
| Determination date | 30 March 2012 |
| Member | J Crichton |
| Representation | G Zhang (in person) ; R Reed |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Zhang v Johnson Group NZ Ltd |
| Summary | COSTS – Unsuccessful grievance – Half day investigation meeting – Respondent sought $4,000 contribution to costs – Respondent claimed applicant’s claim unmeritorious and vexatious because Authority preferred evidence which suggested applicant resigned due to obtaining better position elsewhere – Authority found matter straightforward and time spent augmented by applicant’s decision to dismiss counsel during hearing – Found applicant’s claim not frivolous and entirely without merit – Applicant to pay respondent $2,750 contribution towards costs |
| Result | Costs in favour of respondent ($2,750) |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Cases Cited | PBO Ltd (formerly Rush Security Ltd) v Da Cruz [2005] ERNZ 808 |
| Number of Pages | 3 |
| PDF File Link: | 2012_NZERA_Auckland_114.pdf [pdf 14 KB] |