| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | [2012] NZERA Christchurch 61 |
| Determination date | 10 April 2012 |
| Member | H Doyle |
| Representation | A McKenzie ; J Rooney |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Harris v Fonterra Co-Operative Group Ltd |
| Summary | COSTS – Unsuccessful personal grievance – One day investigation meeting – Respondent sought $3,942 contribution towards costs including travel costs – Respondent denied parties had agreement that $2,000 appropriate daily tariff for personal grievance disputes – Authority found no evidence parties had agreed on daily tariff – Applicant claimed respondent incurred unnecessary travel costs – Found senior counsel could have been engaged in same area as investigation meeting and not appropriate to include travel costs in costs award – Applicant to pay respondent $3,000 contribution towards costs |
| Result | Costs in favour of respondent ($3,000) |
| 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_61.pdf [pdf 13 KB] |