| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | AA 100A/09 |
| Determination date | 22 May 2009 |
| Member | R A Monaghan |
| Representation | S Harris-Scoble ; E Briggs |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Argue v Premier Horse Transport (2007) Ltd |
| Summary | COSTS - Unsuccessful personal grievance - Respondent sought contribution to costs of $5000 - One and a half days for investigation meeting - Respondent argued need for resumed investigation meeting due to applicant failing to accurately disclose earnings since dismissal - Applicant argued second day of meeting to obtain witness evidence - Authority found both parties contributed to need to resume meeting and accordingly one party not more responsible for costs - Found respondent's settlement offer reasonable and its rejection by applicant caused the incurrence of the majority of costs in matter - Respondent entitled to contribution to costs |
| Result | Costs in favour of respondent ($3,000) |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Cases Cited | PBO Ltd v Da Cruz [2005] 1 ERNZ 808 |
| Number of Pages | 3 |
| PDF File Link: | aa 100a_09.pdf [pdf 15 KB] |