| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | [2014] NZERA Christchurch 135 |
| Determination date | 03 September 2014 |
| Member | J Crichton |
| Representation | P O'Sullivan ; M Sinclair, P Kapua |
| Parties | Pivott and Anor v Southern Adult Literacy Inc formerly Southland Adult Learning Programme and Anor |
| Other Parties | O'Sullivan ; Literacy Aotearoa Ltd |
| Summary | COSTS - Unsuccessful practice and procedure claims - No investigation meeting - Second respondent sought $750 contribution towards costs from second applicant - Authority noted delay caused by Christchurch earthquakes - Costs settlement reached between first applicant and second respondent - Authority found not fair to split costs evenly between first and second applicants given second applicant's involvement as party significantly less than first applicant's - Second applicant to pay second respondent $250 contribution towards costs |
| Result | Costs in favour of second respondent ($250) |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Statutes | ERA s134(2) |
| Number of Pages | 6 |
| PDF File Link: | 2014_NZERA_Christchurch_135.pdf [pdf 160 KB] |