| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | CA 99A/05 |
| Determination date | 23 November 2005 |
| Member | J Crichton |
| Representation | I Thompson ; M Kirkland |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Leslie v Kate Sheppard Lifecare Centre Ltd |
| Summary | COSTS - Unsuccessful personal grievance - ï¾½ day investigation meeting - Respondent sought costs on indemnity basis - Alleged applicant's claim had no merit - Applicant alleged costs should lie where they fall or she should be allowed to pay them by instalments - Contribution to costs in order of $500 would have been appropriate on average basis - Not disposed toward costs on indemnity basis as applicant entitled to bring claim to Authority - Direction that parties agree on appropriate basis for sum to be paid by applicant over time |
| Result | Costs in favour of respondent ($500) ; Orders accordingly |
| Cases Cited | Graham v Airways Corporation of New Zealand Ltd unreported, A Dumbleton, 28 January 2004, AA 39/04;Harwood v Next Homes Ltd [2003] 2 ERNZ 433;Reid v NZ Fire Service Commission [1995] 2 ERNZ 38 |
| Number of Pages | 2 |
| PDF File Link: | ca 99a_05.pdf [pdf 10 KB] |