| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | AA 35A/09 |
| Determination date | 25 May 2009 |
| Member | Y S Oldfield |
| Representation | R Pool ; M Round |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Gwilt v Briggs & Stratton Ltd |
| Summary | COSTS - Successful personal grievance with remedies reduced for contributory conduct - Applicant also subject of seperate unsuccessful claim for interim reinstatement - Costs determination to dispose of all outstanding costs issues - Applicant submitted costs unecessarily increased by respondent undermining mediation process and possibility of resolution - Authority found respondent inadequately prepared for mediation - Found no deliberate breach of good faith - Authority not satisfied respondent's conduct caused applicant's costs to increase - Costs to be determined on usual principles - Found applicant entitled to $3,000 as contribution to costs |
| Result | Costs in favour of applicant ($3,000) |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Number of Pages | 4 |
| PDF File Link: | aa 35a_09.pdf [pdf 27 KB] |