| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | [2011] NZERA Auckland 516 |
| Determination date | 06 December 2011 |
| Member | K J Anderson |
| Representation | D Hayes ; I Hoskin (in person) |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Robertson v Hoskin |
| Summary | COSTS – Successful personal grievance – Half day investigation meeting – Applicant claimed respondent failed to participate in due process and was not available for first investigation meeting – Applicant claimed $2,500 contribution to costs – Authority found respondent reluctant to participate in due process entirely but no additional costs created – Found investigation less than half day but Authority prepared to award costs on half day basis – Found applicant had to be available at two investigation meetings when only one would have been required had respondent been more forthcoming with communication with Authority - $1,800 contribution to costs appropriate |
| Result | Costs in favour of applicant ($1,800) |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Cases Cited | Robertson v Hoskin [2011] NZERA Auckland 415 |
| Number of Pages | 2 |
| PDF File Link: | 2011_NZERA_Auckland_516.pdf [pdf 9 KB] |