| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | CA 147/09 |
| Determination date | 04 September 2009 |
| Member | P Montgomery |
| Representation | T Oldfield ; P McBride |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Butcher v OCS Ltd |
| Summary | COSTS - Unsuccessful personal grievance - One day investigation meeting - Authority’s costs determination delayed until applicant’s de novo challenge heard in Employment - Respondent sought $5,000 contribution to costs - Respondent claimed put to unnecessary expense by applicant’s failure to follow Authority’s directions - Applicant submitted costs award should be in order of $1,500 to $2,000 - Authority accepted respondent put to additional costs - Applicant to pay $3,750 contribution to respondent’s reasonably incurred costs |
| Result | Costs in favour of employer ($3,750) |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Cases Cited | Entwisle v Dunedin City Council [2002] 2 ERNZ 23;PBO Ltd (formerly Rush Security Ltd) v Da Cruz [2005] 1 ERNZ 808 |
| Number of Pages | 3 |
| PDF File Link: | ca 147_09.pdf [pdf 15 KB] |