| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | [2015] NZERA Christchurch 132 |
| Determination date | 11 September 2015 |
| Member | David Appleton |
| Representation | L Yukich ; C Patterson |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Walker v Vulcan Steel Ltd |
| Summary | COSTS – Successful personal grievance claim – One day investigation meeting – Applicant sought $4,500 indemnity costs – Respondent sought for costs to lie where they fall – No reason to award indemnity costs to applicant as respondent’s conduct perfectly acceptable – Authority found appropriate to apply notional daily tariff – Award reduced by $500 to address extra allegations made by applicant – Respondent to pay applicant $3,000 contribution towards costs |
| Result | Costs in favour of applicant ($3,000) ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($341.60)(travel costs) |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Cases Cited | PBO Ltd (formerly Rush Security Ltd) v Da Cruz [2005] ERNZ 808 (EmpC);Stevens v Hapag-Lloyd (NZ) Ltd [2015] NZEmpC 28;Walker v Vulcan Steel Ltd [2014] NZERA Christchurch 160;Walker v Vulcan Steel Ltd [2014] NZERA Christchurch 194;Walker v Vulcan Steel Ltd [2015] NZERA Christchurch 113 |
| Number of Pages | 4 |
| PDF File Link: | 2015_NZERA_Christchurch_132.pdf [pdf 93 KB] |