| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | CA 72/06 |
| Hearing date | 17 May 2005 |
| Determination date | 22 May 2006 |
| Member | P Montgomery |
| Representation | SG Wilson ; G Jones |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Firestone Employees Society Inc and Others v Bridgestone New Zealand Ltd |
| Summary | COSTS - Partially successful application - Unsuccessful personal grievance but successful application for breach of contract and penalty - Also ordered that certain letters be removed from file - Applicants sought contribution of $2,000 to actual costs of $8,438 - Removing letters from file at heart of issue - Case akin to dispute of rights but presented as personal grievance - Just in present circumstances for respondent to pay first applicant $1,200 |
| Result | Costs in favour of applicant ($1,200) |
| Cases Cited | PBO Ltd (formerly Rush Security Ltd) v Da Cruz [2005] 1 ERNZ 808 |
| Number of Pages | 2 |
| PDF File Link: | ca 72_06.pdf [pdf 8 KB] |