A roof worker who was sacked for calling in sick and later told to "f... off" when he asked for his final pay has been awarded $20,000. Just two months into working for AB Roofing Limited, Jack Lane was told "harden up or no more job" when he called in sick on Anzac Day, April 25, 2017. When Lane followed up about the possibility of losing his job, his boss, replied with "don't bother turning up. As a result AB Roofing was ordered to pay Lane $12,000 in compensation for hurt, loss of dignity and injury to feelings. The company was also ordered to pay $3300 in compensation of lost wages, $1215 in outstanding wages and holiday pay, and a further $3521 in legal costs.

Source: Stuff October 08, 2019 20:03 UTC