| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | AA 239A/08 |
| Determination date | 10 September 2008 |
| Member | R Arthur |
| Representation | M Chambers ; W Brockett |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | O'Hanlon v Vehicle Adaption Services Ltd |
| Summary | COSTS - Unsuccessful Personal Grievance - ï¾½ day investigation meeting - Respondent sought costs of $2966 - Respondent's director represented company - Supplied itemised breakdown of costs including 20 hours of time spent representing company - Other elements of claim included advice from chartered accountants totalling $1166 - Applicant opposed costs being awarded for unspecified advice on employment matters by accountants - Authority found reasonably incurred costs for professional advice entitled respondent to $200 as contribution - Also found executive time spent representing respondent could be reasonably claimed but not full 20 hours - Mediation hours excluded - Respondent entitled to $350 as contribution to costs |
| Result | Costs in favour of respondent ($350) |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Number of Pages | 3 |
| PDF File Link: | aa 239a_08.pdf [pdf 15 KB] |