Inland Revenue’s medical dismissal was unjustifiable, but ERA refuses employee full compensation
The Employment Relations Authority in New Zealand ruled that an Inland Revenue employee was unjustifiably dismissed after a medical leave. However, the employee's compensation was reduced because the authority found they contributed to their own relapse by returning to work prematurely.
Why it matters
This case highlights the complexities of employment law regarding medical dismissals and the legal requirement to consider employee conduct in compensation rulings.
The Employment Relations Authority has ruled an Inland Revenue employee was unjustifiably dismissed.
The article presents the legal ruling and the reasoning behind the compensation reduction objectively.
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