| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Wellington |
| Reference No | WA 26A/07 |
| Determination date | 09 March 2007 |
| Member | G J Wood |
| Representation | G Dewar ; P Mitchell |
| Location | Wellington |
| Parties | Kingsford v Bodyworks Panel & Paint Ltd |
| Summary | COSTS - Partially successful personal grievance - Length of investigation meeting not specified - Both parties sought costs - While large amount of evidence given for unsuccessful unsafe workplace claim, was useful in assessing successful unjustified dismissal claim - In ordinary course of events successful party in a claim involving same degree of investigation could expect award of $3,000 - As applicant unsuccessful in major claim and awards reduced by two thirds contribution, similar deduction made to costs |
| Result | Costs in favour of applicant ($1,000) |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Cases Cited | Kingsford v Bodyworks Panel & Paint Ltd unreported, GJ Wood, 14 February 2007, WA 26/07 |
| Number of Pages | 2 |
| PDF File Link: | wa 26a_07.pdf [pdf 7 KB] |