| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | [2016] NZERA Auckland 110 |
| Determination date | 08 April 2016 |
| Member | Tania Tetitaha |
| Representation | S Cook, M Piper ; D Gelb |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Simei-Barton v LDJS Ltd |
| Summary | COSTS - Successful personal grievance claim - Two day investigation meeting - Applicant sought contribution to costs - Respondent's calderbank offer inadequate so no reason to reverse costs - Appropriate to apply uplift in notional daily tariff to reflect respondent's refusal to attend mediation, unsuccessful strike-out applicant and filing of inadmissible evidence - Respondent to pay applicant $8,000 contribution to costs |
| Result | Costs in favour of applicant ($8,000) |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Cases Cited | Binnie v Pacific Health Ltd [2002] 1 ERNZ 438 (CA) ; Jackson v Moyes Motor Group Ltd [2005] ERNZ 504 (EmpC) ; Simei-Barton v LDJS Ltd [2015] NZERA Auckland 473 |
| Number of Pages | 3 |
| PDF File Link: | 2016_NZERA_Auckland_110.pdf [pdf 92 KB] |