| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | AA 135A/07 |
| Determination date | 23 July 2007 |
| Member | R A Monaghan |
| Representation | C Meechan ; S Dench |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Hardgrave v Customkit Buildings Ltd |
| Summary | COSTS - Successful personal grievance - Three day investigation meeting - Applicant sought contribution of $10,500 to costs - Calderbank offer was rejected as offer included costs reducing benefit compared to remedies awarded by Authority - Respondent argued applicant's contribution, Calderbank offer and withdrawal of counter-claim should be taken into account - Since applicant not entirely successful in claim, reduction applied to costs awarded - Applicant also sought reimbursement of medical expenses which was dismissed - Entitled to contribution to costs of $9,000 |
| Result | Costs in favour of applicant ($9,000); Filing Fee($70) |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Statutes | ERA s123(1)(c)(i) |
| Cases Cited | PBO Ltd(formerly Rush Security Ltd) v Da Cruz [2005] 1 ERNZ 808 |
| Number of Pages | 3 |
| PDF File Link: | aa 135a_07.pdf [pdf 19 KB] |