Auckland chef unfairly dismissed after fleeing family violence, ERA rules
The Employment Relations Authority found an Auckland hospitality worker was unfairly dismissed and entitled to family violence leave after he and his children escaped violence.
An Auckland chef told his employer he needed a week off after he and his children had to escape their mother following family violence. The Employment Relations Authority ruled he was entitled to family violence leave and that his dismissal was unfair.
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Auckland chef unfairly dismissed after fleeing family violence, ERA rules
The ERA ruled the man was entitled to family violence leave and was unfairly dismissed.
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Auckland chef unfairly dismissed after fleeing family violence, ERA rules
An Auckland hospitality worker told his boss he needed a week off after he and his children had to “escape their mother” following family violence.