| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | AA 346/07 |
| Determination date | 01 November 2007 |
| Member | M Urlich |
| Representation | M Smyth ; C Patterson |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | MacKenzie v Ogilvy New Zealand Ltd t/a Advertising Works Ogilvy Ltd |
| Summary | COSTS - Successful personal grievance - Less than one day investigation meeting - Applicant sought contribution of $2026 to total costs of $3,070 - Submitted matter could have been settled earlier had respondent made offer - Respondent argued applicant's claim had limited success and $500 would be appropriate award for costs due to applicant's contribution - Authority noted contribution reflected in level of remedies awarded - Little factual disagreement between parties - Applicant entitled to contribution to costs |
| Result | Costs in favour of applicant ($2,000) ; Filing fee ($70) |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Cases Cited | PBO Ltd(formerly Rush Security Ltd) v Da Cruz [2005] 1 ERNZ 808 |
| Number of Pages | 3 |
| PDF File Link: | aa 346_07.pdf [pdf 23 KB] |