| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | AA 116/06 |
| Determination date | 06 April 2006 |
| Member | Y S Oldfield |
| Representation | M Ryan ; C Perry |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Clark v Northland Hunt Inc |
| Summary | COSTS - Authority had concluded it lacked jurisdiction as applicant not employee - Less than one day investigation meeting - Respondent sought contribution of $7,806 to total costs of $11,842 plus disbursements of $133 - Applicant alleged costs should be in vicinity of $1,000 to $1,500 - Matter not complex and both parties had interest in determining correct forum for resolution of dispute - No characteristics to justify award outside normal range - Modest award appropriate |
| Result | Costs in favour of respondent ($2,000) |
| Cases Cited | PBO Ltd (formerly Rush Security Ltd) v Da Cruz [2005] 1 ERNZ 808 |
| Number of Pages | 2 |
| PDF File Link: | aa 116_06.pdf [pdf 9 KB] |