Restrictions OK
Jurisdiction Employment Relations Authority - Auckland
Reference No AA 211A/05
Determination date 14 November 2005
Member Y S Oldfield
Representation B Spong ; S Hornsby
Location Auckland
Parties Clarke v Industry New Zealand
Summary COSTS - Unsuccessful personal grievance - Related preliminary issue also determined in favour of respondent - One day investigation meeting - Respondent sought contribution of $9,000 to total costs of $13,976 plus full recovery of disbursements of $1,454 - Costs at outside edge of what could be expected for case of this type - In absence of explanation actual costs and disbursements not reasonable - Reasonable level of costs awarded - In absence of supporting evidence award for disbursements not appropriate
Result Costs in favour of respondent ($4,000)
Number of Pages 2
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