| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | AA 152A/08 |
| Determination date | 25 June 2008 |
| Member | J Wilson |
| Representation | J Batistich (Applicant in person) ; R Pool |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Batistich v Northland District Health Board |
| Summary | COSTS - Successful personal grievance - Length of investigation meeting not specified - Respondent sought contribution of $3,500 to costs based on Calderbank offer made to applicant prior to investigation meeting which was rejected - Applicant argued motivating factor was matter of principle - Authority found in light of Calderbank offer case was one where appropriate to vary usual principle that costs follow event and not award cost to winner (applicant) - Costs therefore in favour of respondent - Amount to be offset against award of compensation |
| Result | Costs in favour of respondent ($1,500) |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Statutes | ERA s123(1)(c)(i) |
| Cases Cited | PBO Ltd (formerly Rush Security Ltd) v Da Cruz [2005] 1 ERNZ 808 |
| Number of Pages | 5 |
| PDF File Link: | aa 152a_08.pdf [pdf 21 KB] |