| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | CA 24/09 |
| Determination date | 27 February 2009 |
| Member | P Cheyne |
| Representation | R Thompson ; B Nathan |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Glen v K & B Loader |
| Summary | COSTS – Unsuccessful personal grievance – Less than half day investigation meeting – Respondent sought $6,000 contribution to costs – Applicant argued some legal costs not relevant and not wealthy and struggling in business – Authority found no evidence to support submission – Found baseless sexual harassment claim and excessive level of compensation sought indicated vindictive approach to case by applicant causing respondent to incur greater costs than otherwise – Respondent entitled to $1500 reasonable contribution to costs |
| Result | Costs in favour of employer ($1,500) |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Cases Cited | PBO Ltd (formerly Rush Security Ltd) v Da Cruz [2005] 1 ERNZ 808 |
| Number of Pages | 3 |
| PDF File Link: | ca 24_09.pdf [pdf 16 KB] |