| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | [2011] NZERA Auckland 127 |
| Determination date | 30 March 2011 |
| Member | A Dumbleton |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Forsbrey v Waitangi National Trust |
| Summary | COSTS – Unsuccessful personal grievance claim – One day investigation meeting – Respondent sought $7,976 contribution to $10,635 total costs – Applicant claimed $2,000 contribution to costs appropriate – Authority found case took significant amount of preparation – Found applicant made unsubstantiated and malicious attacks on respondent – Found award of costs well above tariff appropriate – Found respondent faced significant reputational loss in responding to claim which justified instructing senior employment lawyer from out of town – Applicant claimed unable to meet award of more than $2,000 – Found applicant’s husband ran own business and couple had equity in residence - $5,250 contribution to costs appropriate |
| Result | Costs in favour of respondent ($5,250) |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Statutes | ERA Second Schedule cl15 |
| Cases Cited | PBO Ltd (formerly Rush Security Ltd) v Da Cruz [2005] ERNZ 808 |
| Number of Pages | 4 |
| PDF File Link: | 2011_NZERA_Auckland_127.pdf [pdf 19 KB] |