Restrictions OK
Jurisdiction Employment Relations Authority - Wellington
Reference No WA 40A/08
Determination date 01 May 2008
Member L Robinson
Representation D Lima ; A Bell
Location Wellington
Parties Cooper v Levin Meats Ltd
Summary COSTS - Successful personal grievance - However, Authority declined to award remedies as dismissal would have been justifiable but for procedural defects - One day investigation meeting - Respondent argued as applicant did not obtain remedies respondent should be regarded as successful party, and so entitled to order for costs - Respondent made offer that if applicant withdrew claim would not pursue costs - Authority did not agree that as applicant did not obtain remedies to be regarded as unsuccessful - Declaration dismissal unjustifiable of value - Applicant succeeded in personal grievance and respondent succeeded in resisting claim for remedy - Both parties successful in equal part - Authority considered it proper parties bear own costs
Result Costs to lie where they fall
Main Category Costs
Number of Pages 3
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