Restrictions OK
Jurisdiction Employment Relations Authority - Wellington
Reference No WA 1A/04
Determination date 10 June 2004
Member G J Wood
Representation G Clarke ; G Davenport
Location Wellington
Parties O'Donnell and Ors v New Zealand Post Primary Teachers' Association
Other Parties Lamberton, Elliot
Summary COSTS - Unsuccessful dispute proceedings - Respondent sought contribution of $4,000 to total costs of $6,870 - Respondent alleged claims without merit - Alleged investigation took 3 separate part days because of applicants' defaults - Applicants alleged no costs should be awarded as matter should have been dealt with under dispute procedure in expired collective agreement - Respondent entitled to retain legal counsel in technical dispute - Matter took longer than necessary - Reasonable contribution appropriate
Result Costs in favour of respondent ($1,800)
Number of Pages 2
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