| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Wellington |
| Reference No | WA 81A/09 |
| Determination date | 30 July 2009 |
| Member | G J Wood |
| Representation | I Hard ; P Akbar |
| Location | Wellington |
| Parties | Johnson v TPF Restaurants Ltd t/a Burger King |
| Summary | COSTS – Unsuccessful personal grievance – 2 day investigation meeting – Respondent sought contribution to total costs of $15,949 plus $2,392 disbursements – Respondent noted their success and Calderbank offer - Applicant claimed no means to pay costs and claim brought in good faith – Claimed maximum $4,000 ought to be payable plus $70 filing fee – No evidence to support claim provided - Authority took Calderbank offer into account to raise award from $6,000 to $8,000 – Authority declined reimbursement of disbursements – Found travel expenses cost of running nationwide company |
| Result | Costs in favour of respondent ($8,000) |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Cases Cited | Health Waikato Ltd v Elmsly [2004] ERNZ 172;Idea Services Ltd v Collins unreported, Shaw J, 14 May 2009, WC 13/09 |
| Number of Pages | 3 |
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