| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | [2013] NZERA Christchurch 236 |
| Determination date | 14 November 2013 |
| Member | H Doyle |
| Representation | D Jackson ; K Campbell |
| Parties | Hobson v The Corner Store 2009 Ltd |
| Summary | COSTS – Successful personal grievance claim and unsuccessful counterclaim – Less than one day investigation meeting – Applicant sought $2,500 contribution towards costs – Authority found some additional expense incurred because of counterclaim – Found attempts made to resolve matter – Found not appropriate to award costs for attendance at mediation and award to reflect fact applicant unrepresented at investigation meeting – Respondent to pay applicant $1,000 contribution towards costs |
| Result | Costs in favour of applicant ($1,000) ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($71.56)(filing fee) |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Cases Cited | PBO Ltd (formerly Rush Security Ltd) v Da Cruz [2005] ERNZ 808 |
| Number of Pages | 3 |
| PDF File Link: | 2013_NZERA_Christchurch_236.pdf [pdf 145 KB] |