| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | CA 71A/10 |
| Determination date | 29 June 2010 |
| Member | P Cheyne |
| Representation | M Henderson ; G Malone |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Ward v South Pacific Meats Ltd |
| Summary | COSTS - Partially successful personal grievance - Less than one day investigation meeting - Applicant legally aided - Applicant sought $2,400 contribution to costs - Respondent argued should be considered successful party as 83 percent of investigation meeting time dealt with matters relating to unsuccessful part of applicant's case - Authority found could not assess matter in simple arithmetical way - Found evidence which resulted in unjustified dismissal finding also formed background to reasons for applicant's resignation - Found although applicant's success fell well short of claim was still successful party for costs purposes - Respondent ordered to pay applicant $1,000 contribution to costs |
| Result | Costs in favour of applicant ($1,000) |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Cases Cited | PBO Ltd (formerly Rush Security Ltd) v Da Cruz [2005] 1 ERNZ 808 |
| Number of Pages | 2 |
| PDF File Link: | ca 71a_10.pdf [pdf 9 KB] |