A builder was falsely told he was being investigated by ACC after a fall from scaffolding on the job. Photo / Getty ImagesA builder was falsely told he was being investigated by ACC after a fall from scaffolding on the job. Photo / Getty ImagesA construction company has to compensate a builder close to $45,000 after falsely telling him he was being investigated by ACC and firing him. "They also record that on March 4 Paula Burns [the wife of IBS' owner] told ACC Mr Eastham …is not longer wanted/needed back at work." "In fact, I would go so far as to say they constitute a disgraceful attempt to disparage Mr Eastham absent any credible evidence."

Source: New Zealand Herald May 11, 2021 23:07 UTC