| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Wellington |
| Reference No | [2013] NZERA Wellington 11 |
| Determination date | 30 January 2013 |
| Member | P R Stapp |
| Parties | Kindell v The New Zealand Public Service Association Te Pukenga Here Tikanga Mahi Inc |
| Summary | COSTS – Successful personal grievance claim – Two days investigation meeting – Applicant sought contribution towards costs – Authority found award of costs for legal representation during applicant’s employment inappropriate – Found appropriate to reduce notional daily tariff as applicant’s additional claims added to time and preparation required and escalated employment relationship problem unreasonably – Respondent to pay applicant $3,500 contribution towards costs |
| Result | Costs in favour of applicant ($3,500) ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($71.56)(filing fee) |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Cases Cited | Kindell v The New Zealand Public Service Assoc Te Pukenga Here Tikanga Mahi Inc (PSA) [2012] NZERA Wellington 118 |
| Number of Pages | 4 |
| PDF File Link: | 2013_NZERA_Wellington_11.pdf [pdf 96 KB] |