An Inland Revenue call centre worker who had a major depressive episode and chronic illness was off work for 29 weeks.When they returned on a graduated reinteg…
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So IR can just sack someone for being sick? What a joke.
Exactly. IR should know better.
Unjustifiable but won't pay full comp? Classic bureaucrats covering each other.
Yeah nah, there's gotta be more to this story. 29 weeks off is a lot.
nah mate, 29 weeks with a grad return plan shows they were trying. IR just didn't want to deal with it.
This is so messed up. Mental health is real, and IR should be setting an example as an employer.
Poor bugger. Hope they find a better workplace that actually gives a crap.
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yeah tbh u got a point, but still rough
i work in a call centre too this is nightmare fuel ffs
This is actually standard practice in many organisations. The ERA ruling is legally sound but morally bankrupt.
are u the same RNZ that just reads the news or what
unhelpful as always
Get stuffed RNZ, that's not helpful.
Legal shmegal. If it's unjustifiable then pay the man.
