The WRC recommended reducing a farm labourer’s sanctions after finding that the employer imposed multiple sanctions that were unreasonable and excessive. The recommendation was dated 25 January 2024. The worker admitted striking a cow after it kicked him. The officer recommended three months’ unpaid suspension, a final written warning for 24 months and retraining in animal handling and welfare. The worker should keep his previous pay increment, and the employer should reconsider his reassignment after the training.
WRC recommends reducing farm labourer’s disciplinary sanctions
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