| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | CA 133/04 |
| Determination date | 08 November 2004 |
| Member | P Cheyne |
| Representation | D Beck, L Penno, S Wilson |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Edwards v Design & Arts College of New Zealand Ltd and Anor |
| Other Parties | McAllister |
| Summary | COSTS - Applicant withdrew claims against second respondent - Second respondent sought $850 contribution to total costs of $3037 - Second respondent director of first respondent - Unnecessary to have made any claim against second respondent in personal capacity - Applicant still employed by first respondent - Initiating proceedings against second respondent personally for no good legal reason was inconsistent with building productive employment relationships or reducing need for judicial intervention - In that circumstance applicant required to make greater than usual contribution to second respondent's costs |
| Result | Costs in favour of second respondent ($750) |
| Statutes | ERA s134(2) |
| Number of Pages | 2 |
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