| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | [2011] NZERA Auckland 159 |
| Determination date | 18 April 2011 |
| Member | Y S Oldfield |
| Representation | R Reed, J Middleton ; Q Shu |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Peng v Drapac Ltd |
| Summary | COSTS – Partially successful personal grievance and arrears of wages claims – One day investigation meeting – Applicant submitted legal costs exceeded $10,000 – No invoices provided or specific figure given for claim for costs – Respondent submitted costs to lie where fall as its defence partially successful – Authority noted investigation meeting held over two days but found meeting could have taken one day – Found matter not complex and parties could have presented relevant information prior to meeting – Respondent to pay applicant contribution towards costs |
| Result | Costs in favour of applicant ($3,000) |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Number of Pages | 2 |
| PDF File Link: | 2011_NZERA_Auckland_159.pdf [pdf 10 KB] |