| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | [2012] NZERA Auckland 165 |
| Determination date | 15 May 2012 |
| Member | R Larmer |
| Representation | D Foster ; G Service, J Hardacre |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Robb v Transfield |
| Summary | COSTS - Successful personal grievance claim - One and a half day investigation meeting -Applicant sought full indemnity costs of $20,110 - Respondent sought $10,000 contribution towards costs - Respondent made $8,000 Calderbank offer - Authority found case straightforward - Found applicant's conduct resulted in respondent incurring additional unnecessary costs warranting a reduction in the notional starting tariff for costs - Costs to lie where they fall |
| Result | Costs to lie where they fall |
| 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_165.pdf [pdf 87 KB] |