| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | [2012] NZERA Christchurch 100 |
| Determination date | 22 May 2012 |
| Member | M B Loftus |
| Representation | J Farrow ; D Sim |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Mercer-Black v Zibatsu 2006 Ltd |
| Summary | COSTS - Unsuccessful personal grievance claim - One and a half days investigation meeting - Respondent sought contribution towards costs - Respondent made $4,000 Calderbank offer - Authority found applicant's rejection of Calderbank offer put respondent to unnecessary expense - Applicant to pay respondent $8,000 contribution towards costs |
| Result | Costs in favour of respondent ($8,000) |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Cases Cited | Bradbury v Westpac Banking Corp [2009] 3 NZLR 400;Chief Executive of the Department of Corrections v Tawhiwhirangi (No 2) [2008] ERNZ 73;Health Waikato Ltd v Elmsly [2004] 1 ERNZ 172;NZ Air Line Pilots' Assn IUOW v Registrar of Unions (1989) ERNZ Sel Cas 304;Ogilvy & Mather (NZ) Ltd v Darroch [1993] 2 ERNZ 943;PBO Ltd (formerly Rush Security Ltd) v Da Cruz [2005] ERNZ 808 |
| Number of Pages | 4 |
| PDF File Link: | 2012_NZERA_Christchurch_100.pdf [pdf 20 KB] |