Restrictions OK
Jurisdiction Employment Relations Authority - Auckland
Reference No AA 173/10
Determination date 15 April 2010
Member Y S Oldfield
Representation T Kurta ; B Salmon
Location Auckland
Parties Parata v The $2 Shop Lynnmall Ltd
Summary COSTS - Successful personal grievance - Less than half a day investigation meeting - Applicant claimed incurred costs totalling $1,200 plus disbursements of $20 plus filing fee of $70 - Respondent stated had no submission to make in regard to applicant’s costs - Authority found applicant’s preparation minimal - Applicant filed very brief witness statement and investigation meeting lasted under two hours - Found in all circumstances very modest costs award appropriate - Respondent to pay applicant $500 contribution to costs plus disbursements
Result Costs in favour of applicant ($500) ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($20) ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($70)(Filing fee)
Main Category Costs
Number of Pages 2
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