| Summary |
COSTS - Authority concluded lacked jurisdiction as applicant not employee - Investigation meeting less than one day - Respondent sought 80 percent of total costs as contribution plus travel disbursements - Argued applicant's claim had no merit and delayed disclosure of information significantly increased preparation time of case - Respondent's total legal costs were $8,190 plus $544 disbursements - Applicant argued investigation less than one day and was cooperative - Also argued no unusual circumstances to justify departure from normal approach to costs - Respondent entitled to contribution to costs of $2,000 plus disbursements |