| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | AA 25/07 |
| Hearing date | 4 Dec 2006 |
| Determination date | 07 February 2007 |
| Member | Y S Oldfield |
| Representation | G Norton ; C Patterson |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | O'Donnell v Christian Healthcare Trust |
| Summary | COSTS - Successful personal grievance - Half day investigation meeting - Applicant sought contribution of $2,250 to total costs of $2,970 plus disbursements $85 - Respondent argued costs should lie where they fall as applicant was awarded 13 percent of original remedy sought - Applicant entitled to contribution to costs but actual costs incurred not considered reasonable - Issue confirmed and level of preparation required modest - Appropriate respondent make contribution to costs of $500 and reimburse applicant for other expenses incurred - Authority noted addition of GST to disbursements appeared to be in error |
| Result | Costs in favour of applicant ($500) ; Disbursements ($85.45) |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Number of Pages | 1 |
| PDF File Link: | aa 25_07.pdf [pdf 13 KB] |