| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | [2011] NZERA Auckland 123 |
| Determination date | 30 March 2011 |
| Member | R A Monaghan |
| Representation | H Tevita ; C Patterson |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Foley v Auckland District Collections Ltd |
| Summary | COSTS – Unsuccessful personal grievance claim – One day investigation meeting – Respondent sought $12,000 contribution to costs – Applicant claimed $3,000 contribution to costs reasonable – Applicant claimed any upwards adjustment should be small – Authority found appropriate to adjust rate upwards to reflect extent to which applicant put respondent to additional expense – Found applicant’s allegations unsustainable or should not have been made - $4,000 contribution to costs appropriate |
| Result | Costs in favour of respondent ($4,000) |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Cases Cited | PBO Limited (formerly Rush Security Limited) v Da Cruz [2005] ERNZ 808 |
| Number of Pages | 2 |
| PDF File Link: | 2011_NZERA_Auckland_123.pdf [pdf 14 KB] |