| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | AA 92A/08 |
| Hearing date | 18 Jun 2008 |
| Determination date | 02 July 2008 |
| Member | L Robinson |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Henry v The Chief Executive of the Manukau Institue of Technology |
| Summary | COSTS - Unsuccessful personal grievance - Two day investigation meeting - Authority declined consent order request by parties - Respondent sought award of $10,000 out of $27,712 total costs on basis was successful party - Applicant argued not clear claim was going to fail and matter required proper consideration - Submitted more suitable costs award between $6,500 to $7,500 - Authority an equity and good conscience jurisdiction and costs awards generally modest - Applicant only had modest means and income and higher costs award would have punitive effect - Respondent entitled to $3,000 contribution to costs |
| Result | Costs in favour of respondent ($3,000) |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Number of Pages | 3 |
| PDF File Link: | aa 92a_08.pdf [pdf 17 KB] |