Restrictions OK
Jurisdiction Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch
Reference No CA 32/08
Determination date 01 April 2008
Member H Doyle
Representation T Wilton ; R Gibson
Location Christchurch
Parties Coffey v The Christchurch Press, a division of Fairfax New Zealand Ltd
Summary COSTS - Unsuccessful personal grievance - One day investigation meeting - Respondent sought contribution to costs of $6,769 - Submitted costs accumulated were neither unnecessary or unreasonable as was required to provide detailed evidence, comprehensive submissions and additional submissions after investigation meeting - Applicant submitted no issues with quantum of respondent's costs, only issue was what would be reasonable contribution to costs - Submitted contribution of $2,000 to costs appropriate - Costs to follow event - Respondent entitled to fair contribution to costs of $2,500
Result Costs in favour of respondent ($2,500)
Main Category Costs
Number of Pages 4
PDF File Link: ca 32_08.pdf [pdf 17 KB]