| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | AA 230A/06 |
| Hearing date | 28 Jul 2006 |
| Determination date | 11 October 2006 |
| Member | Y S Oldfield |
| Representation | A Holgate ; M Broadbelt |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Cann v Kiwi Carlton Cabs Whangarei Society Ltd |
| Summary | COSTS - Partially successful personal grievance - Two day investigation meeting - Applicant sought 2/3 contribution to total costs of $5942 - Respondent argued applicant did not have significant degree of success on original claim for $37,831 excluding legal costs - Respondent's costs in relation to investigation were $3,675 - Submitted costs should lie where they fall - Calderbank offer not relevant as substantially less than award - Failure of constructive dismissal claim relevant - Applicant only entitled to costs for successful part of claim - Reasonable contribution to costs of $3,000 appropriate. |
| Result | Costs in favour of applicant ($3,000) |
| Number of Pages | 2 |
| PDF File Link: | aa 230a_06.pdf [pdf 15 KB] |