Post by Kiwi Frontline on Jul 5, 2023 3:58:40 GMT 12
JUDGE FINDS TIKANGA RELEVANT IN CASE OF EMPLOYEE FIRED OVER VACCINE REFUSAL
A Southern Customs Service employee has won an Employment Court case challenging their dismissal for refusing to get the Covid-19 vaccine, in a judgement which could have wider ramifications for the entire public service.
In addition to finding the dismissal unjustified, during the hearing Employment Court Chief Judge Christina Inglis heard submissions on whether tikanga (Maori customary law or values) should have relevance in her decision-making process.
She found that because Customs had incorporated tikanga and tikanga values into its employment relationships, they could be relevant in this case......
www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/judge-finds-tikanga-relevant-case-employee-fired-over-vaccine-refusal
A Southern Customs Service employee has won an Employment Court case challenging their dismissal for refusing to get the Covid-19 vaccine, in a judgement which could have wider ramifications for the entire public service.
In addition to finding the dismissal unjustified, during the hearing Employment Court Chief Judge Christina Inglis heard submissions on whether tikanga (Maori customary law or values) should have relevance in her decision-making process.
She found that because Customs had incorporated tikanga and tikanga values into its employment relationships, they could be relevant in this case......
www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/judge-finds-tikanga-relevant-case-employee-fired-over-vaccine-refusal