Restrictions OK
Jurisdiction Employment Relations Authority - Wellington
Reference No WA 146A/05
Determination date 28 October 2005
Member G J Wood
Representation L Strachan ; R Moodie
Location Wellington
Parties Wyllie v The Wellington Free Ambulance Service Inc
Summary COSTS - Unsuccessful personal grievance - Less than one day investigation meeting - Respondent sought award of $8,500 - Applicant sought to in effect re-litigate issues - Completely irrelevant to determination on costs - Applicant solo mother - Representative acted on pro bono basis - Applicant chose to proceed with application in knowledge that if unsuccessful would most likely be required to contribute to costs - Applicant presently in employment and in position to pay costs award - Applicant's claims not vexatious
Result Costs in favour of respondent ($2,000)
Number of Pages 2
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