| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | [2013] NZERA Christchurch 48 |
| Determination date | 05 March 2013 |
| Member | M B Loftus |
| Representation | W van Harselaar ; B Brazil |
| Parties | Gallagher v Presbytarian Support Services (Otago) Inc |
| Summary | COSTS - Unsuccessful personal grievance claim - One and a half days investigation meeting - Respondent sought $6,840 indemnity costs - Respondent made Calderbank offer - Authority found Calderbank offer inadequate and while applicant's case failed applicant had grounds for doubt regarding future with respondent - Applicant to pay respondent $4,000 contribution towards costs |
| Result | Costs in favour of respondent ($4,000) |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Cases Cited | Chen v New Zealand Sugar Company Ltd [2010] NZEmpC 81;Health Waikato Limited v Elmsley [2004] ERNZ 172;PBO Ltd (formerly Rush Security Ltd) v Da Cruz [2005] 1 ERNZ 808 |
| Number of Pages | 2 |
| PDF File Link: | 2013_NZERA_Christchurch_48.pdf [pdf 137 KB] |