| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | CA 5/05 |
| Determination date | 28 January 2005 |
| Member | J Crichton |
| Representation | R Davidson ; L Campbell |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Wade v Owens Transport Ltd |
| Summary | COSTS - Successful personal grievance - One day investigation meeting - Applicant sought indemnity costs of $8,514 - Costs sought included mediation and withdrawn interim reinstatement application - Respondent alleged applicant's insistence on reinstatement prevented earlier resolution - Respondent not responsible for applicant's choice to withdraw interim reinstatement applicant - Two Calderbank letters served immediately before investigation meeting were less than Authority's award so at best only persuasive - Not straightforward matter - Appropriate to award $3,000 in favour of applicant |
| Result | Costs in favour of applicant ($3,000) |
| Number of Pages | 2 |
| PDF File Link: | ca 5_05.pdf [pdf 263 KB] |