An orchard worker sacked by text message for taking Labour Day off has been awarded $5395 for lost wages, court costs and compensation. On October 24 - Labour Day - Brunston remained of the belief that Hughes was coming into work, the decision said. "Mr Hughes strikes me as a stoic man who gets on with his life and does not dwell on the past. "This showed Primogrow expected Mr Hughes would turn up each day, including a public holiday [Labour Day], for work." Tetitaha further formed the view that "the grievance was caused by Mr Hughes' refusal to work".

Source: Otago Daily Times November 08, 2017 01:52 UTC