| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | AA 22A/07 |
| Hearing date | 1 Mar 2007 |
| Determination date | 29 March 2007 |
| Member | Y S Oldfield |
| Representation | J Trotman ; P Shaw |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Greenwood v Vodaphone New Zealand |
| Other Parties | Vodafone |
| Summary | COSTS - Partially successful personal grievance - Two day investigation meeting - Applicant submitted total costs of $10,876 plus disbursements reasonable for matter - Respondent argued applicant only successful in small part of case, with most of investigation focusing on bullying allegation that was entirely rejected - Respondent claimed disadvantaged in responding to allegations as basis for unjustified disadvantage not specifically referenced in pleadings - Respondent submitted its costs were $12,000 and suggested costs lie where they fall - Applicant's case clearly presented and respondent on notice of all concerns and evidence - Authority not aware respondent suffered additional costs due to way case conducted - Respondent should not be made to contribute to costs applicant incurred pursuing losing argument - Authority weighed both parties costs and levels of success - Fair contribution to applicant's costs $5,000 - Authority aware net result for applicant effectively nil, but satisfied outcome fair given partial success of respondent and monies it had to pay |
| Result | Costs in favour of applicant ($5,000) |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Number of Pages | 2 |
| PDF File Link: | aa 22a_07.pdf [pdf 19 KB] |