| Summary |
UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - No appearance for applicant - Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed - Respondent claimed applicant not dismissed - Parties referred to mediation but did not resolve matter - Telephone conference held and investigation meeting set down - Applicant did not attend investigation meeting - Applicant’s counsel previously sought, and given, leave to withdraw - Applicant’s claim failed and problem dismissed - COSTS - Unsuccessful personal grievance - Length of investigation meeting not specified - Respondent sought contribution to costs of $3,000 - Authority found amount must include time for mediation - Respondent put to unnecessary costs by applicant abandoning claim at late stage without formally withdrawing it - Applicant to pay $1,000 contribution to respondent’s costs |