| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | AA 149A/06 |
| Hearing date | 26 May 2006 |
| Determination date | 16 August 2006 |
| Member | D King |
| Representation | R Pepene ; P McBride |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Pepene v Idea Services Ltd |
| Summary | COSTS - Unsuccessful personal grievance - Length of investigation meeting not specified - Respondent sought award of costs of $4,500 out of total costs $5,935 plus disbursements - Applicant in receipt of accident compensation - Compensation based on part time employment since departure from respondent - Statement from ACC indicated financial resources limited - No reason for costs not to follow the event, however in circumstances substantial contribution would be punitive - Applicant to make reasonable contribution to costs of $500 plus disbursements |
| Result | Costs in favour of respondent ($500) ; Disbursements ($626)(Travel) |
| Cases Cited | PBO Ltd(formerly Rush Security Ltd) v Da Cruz [2005] 1 ERNZ 808;Pepene v Idea Services Ltd unreported, D King, 16 August 2006, AA 149A/06 |
| Number of Pages | 2 |
| PDF File Link: | aa 149a_06.pdf [pdf 21 KB] |