| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | AA 264A/09 |
| Determination date | 21 September 2009 |
| Member | V Campbell |
| Representation | N Wang (in person) ; J Hardaker |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Wang v Hamilton Multicultural Services Trust |
| Summary | COSTS – Unsuccessful jurisdiction application – Half day investigation meeting – Respondent sought $1,200 total solicitor-client costs – Applicant argued costs to lie where they fall as earlier determination was test case – Applicant filed application to challenge earlier Authority determination in Employment Court (“EC”) – Applicant argued costs determination should be reserved until EC’s decision – Authority found respondent entitled to closure of Authority investigation – Authority recognised costs award might later be altered by EC – Found $200 reasonable contribution appropriate – Costs in favour of respondent |
| Result | Costs in favour of respondent ($200) |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Number of Pages | 2 |
| PDF File Link: | aa 264a_09.pdf [pdf 13 KB] |