| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | [2013] NZERA Christchurch 213 |
| Determination date | 11 October 2013 |
| Member | D Appleton |
| Representation | M Withers ; P Zwart |
| Parties | Kennington v Canterbury Sailplanes Ltd |
| Summary | COSTS - Unsuccessful personal grievance - Less than half day investigation meeting - Respondent sought $3,500 contribution towards costs - Respondent claimed $3,500 award appropriate as investigation meeting lasted more than half day - Authority found meeting lasted less than three hours - Modest costs appropriate - Applicant to pay respondent $1,500 contribution towards costs |
| Result | Costs in favour of respondent ($1,500) |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Cases Cited | PBO Ltd (formerly Rush Security Ltd) v Da Cruz [2005] 1 ERNZ 808 |
| Number of Pages | 2 |
| PDF File Link: | 2013_NZERA_Christchurch_213.pdf [pdf 85 KB] |