| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | [2014] NZERA Auckland 1 |
| Determination date | 07 January 2014 |
| Member | J Crichton |
| Representation | E Hartdegen v P Kiely |
| Parties | Stevens v Hapag-Lloyd (NZ) Ltd |
| Summary | COSTS - Unsuccessful personal grievance - Two days investigation meeting - Respondent sought $20,000 contribution towards costs - Respondent made calderbank offer - Costs incurred greater than necessary due to actions of applicant - High award would negatively impact applicant's young children - Applicant's inability to meet costs most important factor - Reduction in daily tariff appropriate - Applicant to pay respondent $2,000 contribution towards costs |
| Result | Costs in favour of respondent ($2,000) |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Cases Cited | Health Waikato Ltd v Elmsly [2004] 1 ERNZ 172;PBO Ltd (formerly Rush Security Ltd) v Da Cruz [2005] ERNZ 808;Stevens v Hapag Lloyd (NZ) Ltd [2013] NZERA Auckland 461 |
| Number of Pages | 6 |
| PDF File Link: | 2014_NZERA_Auckland_1.pdf [pdf 148 KB] |