| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | [2014] NZERA Christchurch 78 |
| Determination date | 13 May 2014 |
| Member | H Doyle |
| Representation | J Walker ; L Radich |
| Parties | Boskett-Barnes v Newman Graphics Ltd |
| Summary | COSTS - Successful personal grievance claim - Less than one day investigation meeting - Applicant sought $2,578 indemnity costs - Respondent made Calderbank offer - Authority found indemnity costs inappropriate - Found no obligation on parties to enter into settlement discussions - Found appropriate to consider respondent's concession that could not rely on 90 day trial period provision and applicant's failure to meet deadlines - Respondent to pay applicant $2,000 contribution towards costs |
| Result | Costs in favour of applicant ($2,000) |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Cases Cited | PBO Ltd (formerly Rush Security Ltd) v Da Cruz [2005] ERNZ 808 |
| Number of Pages | 3 |
| PDF File Link: | 2014_NZERA_Christchurch_78.pdf [pdf 159 KB] |