| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | [2011] NZERA Auckland 462 |
| Determination date | 25 October 2011 |
| Member | E Robinson |
| Representation | S Talakai (in person) ; B Smith |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Talakai v Albany Food Warehouse Ltd t/a Albany Pak 'n' Save |
| Summary | COSTS – Unsuccessful personal grievance – Half-day investigation meeting – Respondent sought $1,500 contribution to $7,000 total costs – Respondent claimed costs award appropriate because respondent wholly successful, Authority made reference to applicant’s adverse conduct in matters leading to dismissal and costs had been reasonably incurred – Authority found could not award disbursements due to insufficient evidence – Applicant to pay $1,500 contribution to respondent’s costs |
| Result | Costs in favour of respondent ($1,500) |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Statutes | ERA Second Schedule cl15 |
| Cases Cited | New Zealand Automobile Association Inc v McKay [1996] 2 ERNZ 622;PBO Ltd (formerly Rush Security Ltd) v Da Cruz [2005] 1 ERNZ 80;Talakai v Albany Food Warehouse Ltd t/a Albany Pak n Save [2011] NZERA Auckland 387;Victoria University of Wellington v Alton-Lee [2001] ERNZ 305 |
| Number of Pages | 3 |
| PDF File Link: | 2011_NZERA_Auckland_462.pdf [pdf 13 KB] |