| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | [2012] NZERA Christchurch 132 |
| Determination date | 29 June 2012 |
| Member | M B Loftus |
| Representation | G Burness ; B Kay |
| Parties | Gomez v Sub 5 Private Security Ltd |
| Summary | COSTS - Successful personal grievance - Half day investigation meeting - Applicant sought costs of $2,500 - Applicant gave had no supporting argument for requesting costs higher than normal daily tariff - Respondent claimed to have financial difficulties following Canterbury earthquakes and that the actions of the applicant extended hearing time - Authority found no reason to award costs higher than daily tariff and financial difficulties of business following earthquake to be taken into account - Respondent to pay applicant $1,000 contribution towards costs |
| Result | Costs in favour of applicant ($1,000) |
| 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_Christchurch_132.pdf [pdf 90 KB] |