| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | [2011] NZERA Auckland 168 |
| Determination date | 27 April 2011 |
| Member | R A Monaghan |
| Representation | J Moore ; A Peskett |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Deerness v Metlifecare the Poynton Ltd |
| Summary | COSTS – Unsuccessful personal grievance – Less than full day investigation meeting – Respondent sought $2,250 plus GST contribution to costs – Respondent noted applicant put on notice would need to pay costs if claim unsuccessful – Applicant claimed respondent’s costs excessive – Applicant noted still seeking fulltime employment and claimed $1,687 plus GST contribution to costs appropriate – Authority noted applicant did not explain how contribution calculated - $2,250 contribution to costs appropriate – No separate provision for GST made |
| Result | Costs in favour of respondent ($2,250) |
| 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_168.pdf [pdf 9 KB] |