| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | AA 278A/07 |
| Determination date | 26 October 2007 |
| Member | R Arthur |
| Representation | B McIntyre ; R Upton |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Dahl v Knight train Haulage Ltd |
| Summary | COSTS - Successful personal grievance - One day investigation meeting - Applicant sought contribution of $3,270 to total costs of $4,770 - Respondent submitted Calderbank offer made prior to investigation rejected and suggested costs should lie where they fall - Offer less than result ultimately achieved by applicant - Unhelpful conduct of respondent regarding mediation taken into account - Under tariff approach case would normally warrant award of $1,500 - Increased to $2,000 to recognise respondent's conduct |
| Result | Costs in favour of applicant ($2,000) |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Cases Cited | Dahl v Knight Train Haulage Ltd unreported, R Arthur, 10 September 2007, AA 278/07;PBO Ltd(formerly Rush Security Ltd) v Da Cruz [2005] 1 ERNZ 808 |
| Number of Pages | 3 |
| PDF File Link: | aa 278a_07.pdf [pdf 17 KB] |