| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | [2013] NZERA Christchurch 257 |
| Determination date | 18 December 2013 |
| Member | M B Loftus |
| Representation | G Keenan ; D Jackson |
| Parties | Franklin v C W Ludwig Ltd |
| Summary | COSTS - Unsuccessful personal grievance - Less than one day investigation meeting - Respondent sought $3,500 contribution towards costs - Authority found counter claims did not add significantly to time taken and appropriate to apply normal tariff - Applicant to pay respondent $1,750 contribution towards costs |
| Result | Costs in favour of respondent ($1,750) |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Cases Cited | Bourne v Real Journeys Ltd [2012] NZEmpC 2;Bradbury v Westpac Banking Corp [2009] 3 NZLR 400;Franklin v C W Ludwig Ltd [2013] NZERA Christchurch 223;PBO Ltd (formerly Rush Security Ltd) v Da Cruz [2005] ERNZ 808 |
| Number of Pages | 3 |
| PDF File Link: | 2013_NZERA_Christchurch_257.pdf [pdf 141 KB] |