A childcare worker who was sworn at and suspended has been awarded more than $20,000 by the ERA. A childcare worker who was sworn at and suspended for complaints that never happened has been awarded more than $20,000 for her unjustified dismissal. Stewart told the Employment Relations Authority that Ferguson, as sole director and shareholder of Schools Out, also breached minimum standards. On February 22, 2018, Stewart spoke with Ferguson via telephone. Stewart spoke of humiliation and loss of standing among her family and friends.

Source: New Zealand Herald October 19, 2020 23:37 UTC