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]