| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | [2011] NZERA Christchurch 156 |
| Determination date | 13 October 2011 |
| Member | M B Loftus |
| Representation | R Hancock ; A Almazroey |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Lee v AA Trade & Enterprise Ltd |
| Summary | COSTS – Successful personal grievance – Less than one day investigation meeting – Applicant sought contribution to $1,475 total costs – Authority found applicant’s submissions not particularly helpful – Found award in applicant’s favour inevitable because no contrary argument tendered for respondent – Applicant claimed recompense for advice received from officer of Authority (“A”) – Found A did not give advice and did not render change for comments made in performance of duties – Found claim untenable – $500 contribution to costs appropriate |
| Result | Costs in favour of applicant ($500) |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Cases Cited | Chief Executive of the Department of Corrections v Tawhiwhirangi (No 2) [2008] ERNZ 73;PBO Ltd (formerly Rush Security Ltd) v Da Cruz [2005] ERNZ 808 |
| Number of Pages | 2 |
| PDF File Link: | 2011_NZERA_Christchurch_156.pdf [pdf 11 KB] |