Restrictions OK
Jurisdiction Employment Relations Authority - Wellington
Reference No WA 58/08
Determination date 07 May 2008
Member G J Wood
Representation J Gwilliam ; M Gazley
Location Wellington
Parties Kinney v Security First Holdings Ltd
Summary COSTS - Partially successful personal grievance - Length of investigation meeting not specified - Applicant sought $2,000 contribution to costs - Applicant claimed Authority had to provide applicant with evidence as respondent failed to, and respondent delayed proceedings by seeking adjournment before investigation meeting - Respondent claimed as applicant mostly unsuccessful in claims respondent should be awarded costs - Respondent noted applicant legally aided - Authority found ordinarily be appropriate for costs to lie where they fall - However, applicant should not have had to attend investigation meeting to receive pay during her suspension - Authority accepted unreasonable for respondent not to supply evidence - Costs award in favour of applicant for $500 appropriate
Result Costs in favour of applicant ($500)
Main Category Costs
Number of Pages 2
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