| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | [2011] NZERA Auckland 312 |
| Determination date | 15 July 2011 |
| Member | R A Monaghan |
| Representation | A M Rathore (in person) ; M I Ul Haq, K Ikram |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Rathore v Kiwitax Consultants Ltd and Anor |
| Other Parties | Basit Accounts and Tax Consultants Ltd |
| Summary | COSTS – Unsuccessful personal grievance – One day investigation meeting – Respondent sought full costs – Authority noted full reimbursement of costs rare - Found as respondents entirely successful entitled to contribution towards costs – Applicant claimed mediation costs should be taken into account when assessing costs award – Found inclusion of mediation in costs award not current Authority practice – Found respondents also litigants and not entitled to costs in that capacity – Found applicant’s claim particularly unmeritorious and vague – Applicant to pay respondent $3,500 contribution towards costs |
| Result | Costs in favour of respondents ($3,500) ; Disbursements in favour of respondent ($50)(witness fee) |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Cases Cited | PBO Ltd (formerly Rush Security Ltd) v Da Cruz [2005] ERNZ 808;Waugh v Commissioner of Police [2004] 1 ERNZ 450 |
| Number of Pages | 3 |
| PDF File Link: | 2011_NZERA_Auckland_312.pdf [pdf 13 KB] |