| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | CA 7/06 |
| Determination date | 26 January 2006 |
| Member | J Wilson |
| Representation | F Wall ; S McClelland |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Rawlings v Sanco NZ Ltd |
| Summary | COSTS - Unsuccessful personal grievance and dispute - Applicant did not appear at investigation meeting so it was very brief - Respondent sought contribution of $1,000 towards costs of $1,300 - Applicant wrote to respondent opposing any order of costs - First ground of opposition was that respondent had made costs submission outside of time frame - Not correct as respondent was granted an extension of time - Second ground of opposition was that applicant had filed appeal against Authority determination - Well established practice that where costs requested, Authority will determine question even if challenge filed - Applicant should have expected to make contribution to respondent's costs - Respondent's suggestion of contribution seemed reasonable |
| Result | Costs in favour of respondent ($1,000) |
| Cases Cited | PBO Ltd (formerly Rush Security Ltd) v Da Cruz [2005] 1 ERNZ 808 |
| Number of Pages | 4 |
| PDF File Link: | ca 7_06.pdf [pdf 20 KB] |