| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | AA 31A/04 |
| Determination date | 19 April 2004 |
| Member | D King |
| Representation | H Thorpe ; H Kynaston |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | McCosh v National Bank of New Zealand |
| Summary | COSTS - Unsuccessful personal grievance - ï¾½ day investigation meeting - Reasonable contribution sought to costs of $11,450 - Disbursements of $935 sought - Ability to pay - Applicant unemployed - Limited savings and significant student loan - Hourly rate of $200 applied - 12 hours preparation time - Four hours attendance time - Normal award would have been $1,000 - Award of $500 appropriate in circumstances - Applicant not to pay disbursements as respondent could have instructed local counsel |
| Result | Costs in favour of respondent ($500) |
| Number of Pages | 2 |
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