| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | [2011] NZERA Christchurch 93 |
| Determination date | 23 June 2011 |
| Member | J Crichton |
| Representation | G Lloyd ; R Thompson |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Riley and Anor v Blueprint Ltd |
| Other Parties | Woods |
| Summary | COSTS – Unsuccessful personal grievance – Half-day investigation meeting – Respondent sought $3,000 contribution to $6,221 total costs – Applicants claimed costs should lie where they fall – Applicants claimed respondent failed to take any steps to engage with applicants on costs – Applicants criticised Authority for failing to specify timetable for costs and deficiency of determination issued – Authority found proper course would be to challenge determination – Found appropriate to reduce costs based on respondent’s lack of effort in resolving matter by agreement – Applicant to pay $1,500 contribution to respondent’s costs |
| Result | Costs in favour of respondent ($1,500) |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Cases Cited | PBO Ltd v Da Cruz [2005] ERNZ 808 |
| Number of Pages | 4 |
| PDF File Link: | 2011_NZERA_Christchurch_93.pdf [pdf 15 KB] |