| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | CA 11/07 |
| Hearing date | 22 Dec 2006 |
| Determination date | 30 January 2007 |
| Member | P Montgomery |
| Representation | D Beck ; K Reid |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | McKay v Woodend Preschool & Nursery Ltd t/a Minnies Preschool |
| Summary | COSTS - Unsuccessful personal grievance - Less than one day investigation meeting - Respondent sought contribution of $4,650 to total costs of $6,200 - Also sought witness costs of $100 - Applicant argued costs unreasonable given nature of hearing and financial situation difficult - Submitted costs should lie where they fall - Matter suitable for assessment on tariff basis |
| Result | Costs in favour of respondent ($1,250) ; Witness expenses ($40)($20 each witness) |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Statutes | ERA Second Schedule cl6 |
| Cases Cited | PBO Ltd(formerly Rush Security Ltd) v Da Cruz [2005] 1 ERNZ 808 |
| Number of Pages | 2 |
| PDF File Link: | ca 11_07.pdf [pdf 15 KB] |