| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | [2013] NZERA Auckland 2 |
| Determination date | 03 January 2013 |
| Member | E Robinson |
| Representation | A Taylor ; P Diver |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Steele v Barkers Park Ltd |
| Summary | COSTS – Unsuccessful personal grievance and good faith claim – Less than one day investigation meeting – Respondent sought $8,062 indemnity costs – Authority found respondents preparation in excess of what would usually be required due to lengthy and unclear documentation submitted by the applicant – Withdrawn claim by applicant relating to 90 day trial period - Applicant to pay respondent $4,000 contribution towards costs – Leave reserved for parties to return to Authority if unable to agree on arrangement for payment by instalments |
| Result | Costs in favour of respondent ($4,000) |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Statutes | ERA Second Schedule cl15 |
| Cases Cited | New Zealand Automobile Assoc Inc v McKay [1996] 2 ERNZ 622;PBO Ltd (formerly Rush Security Ltd) v Da Cruz [2005] ERNZ 808;Steele v Barkers Park Ltd [2012] NZERA Auckland 378;Victoria University of Wellington v Alton-Lee [2001] ERNZ 305 |
| Number of Pages | 4 |
| PDF File Link: | 2013_NZERA_Auckland_2.pdf [pdf 164 KB] |