| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | [2014] NZERA Auckland 64 |
| Determination date | 25 February 2014 |
| Member | R Larmer |
| Representation | L Herzog ; S Langton, A Evans |
| Parties | Patel v OCS Ltd |
| Summary | COSTS - Unsuccessful personal grievance and arrears of wages claim - One day investigation meeting - Respondent sought $14,500 contribution towards costs - Respondent made calderbank offer - Applicant failed to make claims clear - Applicant made serious allegations of witness tampering - Applicant failed to comply with timetable - Applicants actions increased respondents costs - Respondent entitled to costs in respect of cost application - Applicant to pay respondent $10,250 contribution towards costs |
| Result | Costs in favour of respondent ($10,250); Disbursements in favour of respondent ($19.45)(courier) |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Cases Cited | Patel v OCS Ltd [2014] NZERA Auckland 19 |
| Number of Pages | 7 |
| PDF File Link: | 2014_NZERA_Auckland_64.pdf [pdf 144 KB] |