| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | [2011] NZERA Auckland 202 |
| Hearing date | 11 May 2011 |
| Determination date | 13 May 2011 |
| Member | V Campbell |
| Representation | no appearance ; D Erickson |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Cooper v ISO Ltd and Anor |
| Other Parties | New Zealand Associates Ltd |
| Summary | UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – No appearance for applicant – Authority found personal grievance claim not established – COSTS – Unsuccessful personal grievance – Length of investigation meeting not specified – Respondents sought contribution to $8,079 total costs – Applicant advised by respondents if did not intend to proceed with claims could formally withdraw claims and no claim for costs would ensue – Applicant also advised if investigation meeting proceeded in applicant’s absence claim for higher than usual costs would be sought – Applicant did not respond to communications – Respondents claimed higher than usual costs award appropriate – Found Authority inconvenienced by applicant’s non appearance – Found applicant’s non appearance caused loss to respondents - $3,000 contribution to costs appropriate |
| Result | Application dismissed ; Costs in favour of respondent ($3,000) |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Statutes | ERA s159(c);ERA Second Schedule cl12 |
| Number of Pages | 4 |
| PDF File Link: | 2011_NZERA_Auckland_202.pdf [pdf 14 KB] |