| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Wellington |
| Reference No | WA 128A/09 |
| Determination date | 06 October 2009 |
| Member | D Asher |
| Representation | J Murphy ; A Paddison |
| Location | Wellington |
| Parties | Cottle v Maintenance Manawatu Ltd |
| Summary | COSTS – Partially successful personal grievance – Half day investigation meeting – Applicant argued difficulties incurred in obtaining wage records – Respondent failed to pay wages originally agreed – Applicant sought 75 percent contribution to total costs of $3,375 – Respondent claimed costs of $5,000 and argued applicant not successful and no costs should be awarded – Authority found costs awards for half day investigations commonly $1,500 – Found costs submissions on behalf of applicant unclear – Applicant entitled to $1,500 costs |
| Result | Costs in favour of applicant ($1,500) |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Cases Cited | PBO Limited (formally Rush Security Limited) v Da Cruz [2005] ERNZ 808 |
| Number of Pages | 3 |
| PDF File Link: | wa 128a_09.pdf [pdf 15 KB] |