| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | [2015] NZERA Christchurch 23 |
| Determination date | 25 February 2015 |
| Member | M B Loftus |
| Representation | R Morgan ; P Swarbrick |
| Parties | Foster v Two Degrees Mobile Ltd |
| Summary | COSTS - Unsuccessful personal grievance claim - Less than one day investigation meeting - Respondent sought $3,500 contribution towards costs - Authority found respondent's costs not increased by applicant's failure to adhere to timetable, introduction of new issues and non-attendance of two witnesses - Found no evidence to support applicant's claim of financial hardship and no obligation on respondent to attend mediation - Found appropriate to apply notional daily tariff - Applicant to pay respondent $1,750 contribution towards costs |
| Result | Costs in favour of respondent ($1,750) |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Cases Cited | PBO Ltd (formerly Rush Security Ltd) v Da Cruz [2005] ERNZ 808 (EmpC) |
| Number of Pages | 3 |
| PDF File Link: | 2015_NZERA_Christchurch_23.pdf [pdf 18 KB] |