| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | [2011] NZERA Auckland 306 |
| Determination date | 14 July 2011 |
| Member | A Dumbleton |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Murray v Fullers Bay of Islands Ltd |
| Summary | COSTS – Dispute answered in favour of applicant and unsuccessful personal grievance and breach of good faith claims – Less than one day investigation meeting – Respondent sought $8,000 contribution to $27,000 total costs – Applicant claimed costs should lie where they fall – Respondent claimed Calderbank offer and offer to reinstate applicant relevant – Applicant declined reinstatement offer as believed still employed by respondent - Authority found applicant’s view inconsistent with dismissal claim – Found applicant’s rejection of reinstatement demonstrated inflexible approach to resolving problem – Found applicant unreasonably declined offers – Applicant to pay $3,750 contribution to respondent’s costs |
| Result | Costs in favour of respondent ($3,750) |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Statutes | ERA Second Schedule cl15 |
| Number of Pages | 4 |
| PDF File Link: | 2011_NZERA_Auckland_306.pdf [pdf 18 KB] |