| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | CA 74A/06 |
| Determination date | 16 August 2006 |
| Member | H Doyle |
| Representation | P Cranney ; R Thompson |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Rota v Sea Products Ltd |
| Summary | COSTS - Unsuccessful personal grievance - One day investigation meeting - Respondent argued costs should be left as Authority determination challenged - Respondent's total costs were $5,400 and sought contribution of $3,000 - Respondent submitted two Calderbank offers made before investigation meeting - Authority had regard to first offer only - Applicant argued did nothing to unreasonably add to costs and only modest award called for - Nothing in case that would cause departure from usual approach to costs - Reasonable contribution to costs of $2,000 awarded to respondent |
| 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: | ca 74a_06.pdf [pdf 8 KB] |