| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Wellington |
| Reference No | WA 108/02 |
| Determination date | 04 November 2002 |
| Member | G J Wood |
| Representation | H Cull, R Fletcher ; S Hornsby |
| Location | Wellington |
| Parties | Lloyd v Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa |
| Summary | COSTS - Unsuccessful personal grievance - 3 day investigation meeting - Contribution of $24,000 sought to total costs of $30,000 - Disbursements of $1,575 sought - Alleged respondent unduly lengthened investigation meeting - Ability to pay - Applicant unemployed since dismissal - Witness evidence unnecessary and irrelevant - Contribution reduced due to applicant's inability to pay - Moderate contribution appropriate |
| Result | Costs in favour of respondent ($3,500) |
| Cases Cited | Ace Training Ltd v Caldwell unreported, Goddard CJ, 25 October 1996, WEC 40A/96;McCracken v Screensign Arts Ltd unreported, Palmer J, 27 September 1996, CEC 29/96;Pain v Alliance Group Limited unreported, Palmer J, 8 January 1997, CEC 32A/96 |
| Number of Pages | 3 |
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