| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | CA 68A/02 |
| Determination date | 09 August 2002 |
| Member | N Taylor |
| Representation | M Maling ; T McGinn |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Jacob v Hoyts Cinemas (NZ) Ltd |
| Summary | COSTS - Successful personal grievance with 25 percent deducted from remedies for contributory conduct - 1 day hearing - Contribution of $4,500 plus disbursements sought to total costs of $6,750 - Total costs included mediation costs - Inappropriate to award costs for mediation - Reasonable fee calculated on basis of 18 hours at $210 per hour - Contribution of 60 percent to reasonable fee appropriate - Further deduction of 25 percent for contributory conduct |
| Result | Costs in favour of applicant ($1,700) ; Disbursements ($175) |
| Cases Cited | Victoria University of Wellington v Alton-Lee [2001] ERNZ 305 |
| Number of Pages | 2 |
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