| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | CA 58A/06 |
| Hearing date | 19 Jun 2006 |
| Determination date | 07 August 2006 |
| Member | P Cheyne |
| Representation | Timothy Twomey ; Don Gorrie |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Gittoes v Gorrie Fuel (SI) Ltd |
| Other Parties | Don Gorrie |
| Summary | COSTS - Successful personal grievance and arrears claim - One day investigation meeting - Respondent argued costs should be dealt with by Employment Court as challenge to Authority's determination lodged - Usual approach was to determine costs irrespective of challenge - Applicant successful although outcome less than claimed - No different from outcome for most successful applicants - No reason costs should not follow event - Applicant legally aided - Arrears claim should have been paid to applicant without him having to incur legal costs - If Authority could have identified costs necessary for arrears claim, would have ordered them paid in full - Proper approach was reasonable contribution to costs - Authority rejected respondent's claim applicant prolonged proceedings - Investigation prolonged by respondent's failure to comply with directions about disclosure - Contribution to costs awarded |
| Result | Costs in favour of applicant ($2,000) ; Disbursements ($70)(Filing fee) |
| Number of Pages | 2 |
| PDF File Link: | ca 58a_06.pdf [pdf 15 KB] |