| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | [2012] NZERA Auckland 438 |
| Determination date | 05 December 2012 |
| Member | R A Monaghan |
| Representation | L Yukich ; G Service |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Harris v TSNZ Pulp & Paper Maintenance Ltd |
| Summary | COSTS – Unsuccessful personal grievance and penalty claims - One and a half days investigation meeting – Respondent sought $8,000 contribution towards costs – Authority found extensive preparation required but not to extent should enhance notional daily tariff – Found unlikely applicant of limited means as still employed by respondent and on above average income - Found applicant’s union and colleagues had interest in outcome and would be surprising if applicant bore liability for costs – Applicant to pay respondent $5,250 contribution towards costs |
| Result | Costs in favour of respondent ($5,250) |
| 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_438.pdf [pdf 88 KB] |