| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | [2011] NZERA Auckland 158 |
| Determination date | 18 April 2011 |
| Member | E Robinson |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Heyneke and Anor v Air New Zealand Ltd |
| Other Parties | Pereira |
| Summary | COSTS – Unsuccessful raising of personal grievance claims – Half day investigation meeting – Third applicant discontinued claim on day of hearing – Respondent sought joint $1,750 contribution to costs - Applicants claimed Authority should consider applicants’ income in assessment - Authority noted reasonably significant preparation required before hearing – Applicants to pay respondent $750 contribution each towards respondent’s legal costs – Third applicant to pay respondent $200 contribution due to late withdrawal |
| Result | Costs in favour of respondent ($750)(first applicant) ($750)(second applicant) ($200)(third applicant) |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Cases Cited | Heyneke And Anor v Air New Zealand Limited [2011] NZERA Auckland 90;PBO Limited (formerly Rush Security Ltd) v Da Cruz [2005] ERNZ 808 |
| Number of Pages | 2 |
| PDF File Link: | 2011_NZERA_Auckland_158.pdf [pdf 11 KB] |