| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | [2013] NZERA Auckland 462 |
| Determination date | 08 October 2013 |
| Member | R A Monaghan |
| Representation | D Vinnicombe, M Bravo (in person) ; P Kiely |
| Parties | Bravo v Ace Insurance Ltd |
| Summary | COSTS - Personal grievance and arrears of wages and holiday pay claims withdrawn by applicant - No investigation meeting - Respondent sought $1,500 contribution towards costs - Authority found complexity of background meant extensive preparation needed even at early stage and respondent entitled to contribution towards costs - Applicant to pay respondent $700 contribution towards costs |
| Abstract | Costs in favour of respondent ($700) |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Statutes | ERA;ERA s142;Limitation Act 1950 |
| Cases Cited | ACE Insurance Ltd v Trifunovski [2013] FCAFC 3 ; (2013) 209 FCR 146;Bryson v Three Foot Six Ltd (No 2) [2005] ERNZ 372 ; [2005] 3 NZLR 721 |
| Number of Pages | 3 |
| PDF File Link: | 2013_NZERA_Auckland_462.pdf [pdf 91 KB] |