| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | AA 222A/09 |
| Determination date | 19 August 2009 |
| Member | L Robinson |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Hughes-Sparrow v Rug Doctor (New Zealand) Ltd |
| Summary | COSTS - Over one day investigation meeting - Authority declined to make orders in relation to applicant's contended personal grievance - Respondent argued to be regarded as successful party in earlier determination - Parties acknowledged applicant succeeded in obtaining arrears of wages - Respondent sought $5,700 as contribution to costs - Applicant argued unemployed and ineligible for income support assistance - Authority found in equity and good conscience jurisdiction declined to order costs against applicant because satisfied applicant unable to pay - Found neither party to have costs against the other |
| Result | Costs to lie where they fall |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Number of Pages | 2 |
| PDF File Link: | aa 222a_09.pdf [pdf 13 KB] |