A youth worker who was awarded nearly $30,000 for unfair dismissal after pushing a teen at a South Auckland Oranga Tamariki residence has lost her case on appeal.
The Employment Court overturned the earlier ruling, finding the youth worker used excessive force against a teen who verbally abused her, and was therefore justifiably dismissed.
While the judge acknowledged Hill acted in self-defence, it was ruled the teen posed no actual threat.
Despite criticising flaws in Oranga Tamariki’s investigation, the court concluded dismissal was appropriate, voiding the earlier compensation order.
Oranga Tamariki, just another rort syndicate, deeply connected to the ‘justice’ system.
Avoid OT at all cost. They are out to wreck families in order to create self-justification.
However the coal face is somewhat different to the politics.
Cancelled that holiday lol