| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | [2017] NZERA Christchurch 208 |
| Determination date | 29 November 2017 |
| Member | H Doyle |
| Representation | B Nevell ; D Rhodes |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Halliday v Lane Group Ltd |
| Summary | COSTS – Successful personal grievance claim – One and a quarter days investigation meeting – Applicant sought $7,028 contribution towards costs – Applicant not successful with all claims – Costs to be assessed based on one full investigation day as second day primarily based on unsuccessful claim – Authority found increase in daily tariff for preparation costs of submissions not appropriate – Nothing to suggest mediation costs should be recoverable – Found not appropriate to reduce daily tariff based on applicants conduct – Respondent to pay applicant $4,500 contribution towards costs |
| Result | Costs in favour of applicant ($4,500) ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($241.89) |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Statutes | ERA s4;ERA s124 |
| Cases Cited | Fagotti v Acme & Co [2015] NZEmpC 135;PBO Ltd (formerly Rush Security Ltd) v Da Cruz [2005] ERNZ 808 (EmpC);White v Auckland District Health Board [2008] NZCA 451 |
| Number of Pages | 5 |
| PDF File Link: | 2017_NZERA_Christchurch_208.pdf [pdf 99 KB] |