| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | [2012] NZERA Auckland 271 |
| Determination date | 09 August 2012 |
| Member | E Robinson |
| Parties | Taituha v Te Tii Waitangi Investments Ltd |
| Summary | COSTS - Successful personal grievance - One and a half day investigation meeting - Applicant sought $15,669 contribution towards costs - Respondent claimed costs should lie where they fall as applicant self represented - Authority found costs should be allowed for legal advice following dismissal - Respondent to pay applicant $1,521 contribution towards costs |
| Result | Costs in favour of applicant ($1,521) |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Statutes | ERA Second Schedule cl15 |
| Cases Cited | NZ Automobile Association Inc v McKay [1996] ERNZ 622;PBO Ltd (formerly Rush Security Ltd) v Da Cruz [2005] ERNZ 808;Victoria University v Alton-Lee [2001] ERNZ 305 |
| Number of Pages | 3 |
| PDF File Link: | 2012_NZERA_Auckland_271.pdf [pdf 93 KB] |