| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | CA 109A/07 |
| Determination date | 20 December 2007 |
| Member | P Cheyne |
| Representation | M Withers ; T Greene |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | McMillen v Pilate Plus Ltd |
| Summary | COSTS - Successful personal grievance - Unsuccessful counterclaim - Length of investigation meeting not specified - Applicant sought contribution to costs - Applicant submitted costs estimate of $6,000 for 18 hours, which Authority found high - Respondent is principal, drew very small salary from business and ran at a loss with no other source of income - Financial means justified departure from daily tariff approach - Respondent offered realistic $1,000 lump sum contribution to applicant's costs - Respondent to pay applicant $1,000 as contribution to costs |
| Result | Costs in favour of applicant ($1,000) |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Cases Cited | PBO Ltd(formerly Rush Security Ltd) v Da Cruz [2005] 1 ERNZ 808 |
| Number of Pages | 2 |
| PDF File Link: | ca 109a_07.pdf [pdf 14 KB] |