| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Wellington |
| Reference No | WA 69A/04 |
| Determination date | 09 November 2004 |
| Member | P R Stapp |
| Representation | A Gallie ; K Spackman, A Wishart |
| Location | Wellington |
| Parties | Neilson v The Chief Executive, Department of Corrections |
| Summary | COSTS - Unsuccessful personal grievance - One day investigation meeting - Respondent sought contribution of $12,000 costs plus GST to actual costs of $29,170 - Respondent could not reasonably expect to be reimbursed for attendance of two lawyers at investigation meeting - Assessment of costs restricted to one representative - Not practice to award sums involving GST - Parties to meet own costs for mediation - Reasonable costs amounted to $2,730 plus disbursements - No award for travel and accommodation - By consent parties agreed order should be stayed until outcome of challenge - Order made |
| Result | Costs in favour of respondent ($2,730) ; Disbursements (830) ; Orders accordingly |
| Number of Pages | 3 |
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