| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Wellington |
| Reference No | [2011] NZERA Wellington 49 |
| Determination date | 30 March 2011 |
| Member | D Asher |
| Representation | C Allomes (in person) ; K Freemantle (in person) |
| Location | Wellington |
| Parties | Allomes v Freemantle |
| Summary | COSTS – Unsuccessful personal grievance and arrears claim – Length of investigation meeting not specified – Respondent sought $711 contribution to costs – Applicant found farm report that applicant tried to find for substantive investigation but was mislaid – Authority found involvement in substantive employment relationship problem ended and doctrine of res judicata applied – Found neither party were represented and therefore no contribution to legal costs appeared to be claimable – Costs to lie where they fall |
| Result | Costs to lie where they fall |
| 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_Wellington_49.pdf [pdf 14 KB] |