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]