Following a successful grievance arbitration, the grievor submitted a bill of costs for legal expenses.
The employer refused to pay, arguing the Public Service Grievance Board lacked jurisdiction to award costs.
The Board held that its remedial authority implicitly includes the power to award reasonable legal costs to restore a successful grievor to their rightful financial position.
After reviewing the grievor's counsel's time records, the Board reduced the claimed amount of $46,797.18 and fixed reasonable legal costs at $14,047.18.
