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]