| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | [2014] NZERA Auckland 493 |
| Determination date | 03 December 2014 |
| Member | G J Wood |
| Representation | P Morten ; G Stone |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Hughes v Board of Trustees of Rotorua Girls High School |
| Summary | COSTS – Successful personal grievance and recovery of monies claims – One day investigation meeting – Applicant sought $7,000 contribution towards costs – Applicant made $31,500 Calderbank offer – Respondent made Calderbank offers – Authority found Calderbank offers not of particular assistance – Found applicant entitled to costs even though union stood behind applicant – Found appropriate to increase notional daily tariff due to greater than normal complexity in matter and fact written submissions required after investigation meeting – Respondent to pay applicant $4,900 contribution towards costs |
| Result | Costs in favour of applicant ($4,900) ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($853.18)(travel expenses) |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Number of Pages | 4 |
| PDF File Link: | 2014_NZERA_Auckland_493.pdf [pdf 91 KB] |