| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | AA 300A/08 |
| Determination date | 28 October 2008 |
| Member | R Arthur |
| Representation | G Reitzema (in person) ; J Trotman |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Reitzema v ELP Payroll Hioldings Ltd |
| Summary | COSTS - Unsuccessful personal grievance - One day investigation meeting - Respondent sought actual costs of $15,670 including disbursements - Submitted total costs warranted as applicant had refused 'without prejudice' offer as well as misleading employers resulting in dismissal - Authority not convinced applicant should be liable for respondent's full costs as award would be well above usual modest level of costs, investigation meeting was lengthened by dealing with evidence on 'make weight' issue, and finally because applicant had limited means which by awarding full costs would be unduly burdensome - Respondent entitled to reasonable contribution to costs |
| Result | Costs in favour of respondent ($3,500) |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Cases Cited | PBO Ltd(formerly Rush Security Ltd) v Da Cruz [2005] 1 ERNZ 808 |
| Number of Pages | 2 |
| PDF File Link: | aa 300a_08.pdf [pdf 14 KB] |