| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | AA 300A/07 |
| Determination date | 13 December 2007 |
| Member | Y S Oldfield |
| Representation | F Afuie (in person) ; J Phipps |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Afuie v Fyran Marine Ltd |
| Summary | COSTS - Unsuccessful personal grievance - 2ï¾½ day investigation meeting - Respondent sought contribution at higher end of scale to total costs of $10,284 - Submitted holiday pay claim raised during investigation meeting caused additional expense and extended length of investigation as well as applicant's representatives lack of co-operation - Applicant argued respondents costs high and investigation meeting could have been avoided if respondent resolved problem at mediation - Also argued unable to meet costs award - Authority took into account respondent's costs high through no fault of their own - Late notice of arrears claim and requirement for Authority to respond to applicant's refusal to advise if legally aided extended investigation meeting unnecessarily - Balanced against applicant's ability to pay - Respondent entitled to contribution to costs |
| Result | Costs in favour of respondent ($3,000) |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Number of Pages | 4 |
| PDF File Link: | aa 300a_07.pdf [pdf 18 KB] |