economy
Sidelined Worker Seen Pouring Beers While on Sick Leave, Then Fired: After Trial, Boss Must Pay Him a Fortune
A court in Rotterdam ruled that a worker for a construction company from South Holland was unlawfully dismissed after pouring beer in a pub while on sick leave.
TL;DR
- A construction company worker was fired for serving beer in a pub while on sick leave.
- The court found the dismissal unlawful, stating that an employer cannot determine a worker's fitness for duty.
- The worker was awarded approximately €19,000 in compensation.
- The court suggested less severe disciplinary actions could have been taken.