| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Wellington |
| Reference No | [2011] NZERA Wellington 194 |
| Determination date | 29 November 2011 |
| Member | P R Stapp |
| Location | Wellington |
| Parties | Standish v Civil Aviation Authority |
| Summary | COSTS – Unsuccessful personal grievance – One day investigation meeting – Respondent sought contribution to costs – Authority found applicant had opportunity to settle matter on sum offered by respondent – Found offer made in reasonable time before investigation meeting – Found result of applicant declining offer was that costs incurred after offer made – Found nothing extraordinary about substantive issues between parties – Found costs awarded should be slightly higher than usual daily tariff because applicant put respondent to unnecessary costs when matter could have been settled with investigation meeting - $4,500 contribution to costs appropriate |
| Result | Costs in favour of respondent ($4,500) |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Cases Cited | Standish v Civil Aviation Authority [2011] NZERA Wellington 107 |
| Number of Pages | 3 |
| PDF File Link: | 2011_NZERA_Wellington_194.pdf [pdf 11 KB] |