| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | [2015] NZERA Christchurch 150 |
| Determination date | 12 October 2015 |
| Member | M B Loftus |
| Representation | S Zindel ; K Parsons |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Lines v Southlink Logistics Ltd |
| Summary | COSTS – Successful personal grievance claim – One day investigation meeting – Applicant sought indemnity costs of $2,832 to cover legal aid – Respondent’s conduct not inappropriate enough to satisfy normal test for indemnity costs – Legal Services Commissioner not billed in full – Applicant not to be disadvantaged by circumstances beyond control – Respondent to pay applicant $2,832 contribution towards costs |
| Result | Costs in favour of applicant ($2,382.65) |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Cases Cited | Bradbury v Westbank Banking Corp [2009] NZCA 234, [2009] 3 NZLR 400;Lines v Southlink Logistics Ltd [2015] NZERA Christchurch 49;PBO Ltd (formerly Rush Security Ltd) v Da Cruz [2005] ERNZ 808 (EmpC) |
| Number of Pages | 3 |
| PDF File Link: | 2015_NZERA_Christchurch_150.pdf [pdf 138 KB] |