ACC Rant - Advice appreciated

[Edbear]

To anyone interested in the outcome:

I got some employment advice, challenged the dismissal due to unfair process. My employer then admitted they were in the wrong and have kept me on. Just had an epidural today which fingers crossed will solve it in 3 weeks without the need for surgery, if not and I do need surgery, I have agreed they can terminate my contract, since I'll likely be off work for many months more.

I could have taken a PG case against them but I thought it was a bit harsh, because both parties would rather I was just able to return to work. Keeping things amicable and all that .

Goodonyermate!

[geoffc]

Don't know if you went to Community Law but the free legal advice they give can save a huge amount of time & stress.

[oneblackflag]

Don't know if you went to Community Law but the free legal advice they give can save a huge amount of time & stress.

As it turned out friends of my parents had a daughter who's an employment something or rather... one email from her got the job done. The free service from the employment relations service... well they never even got back to me..

[Skiwi]

Been off work now for over a month due to a back injury that happened at work (probably need surgery... still waiting on results of scans). Boss has now terminated my employment because I can't work (sustained injury from working for him ). ACC.... now tells me that my unused annual leave (about 4-5 weeks worth) will offset my ACC payments so in effect they basicly pinch my leave payment... this seems horribly unfair to me, I get swindled out of my money whereas someone who didn't have any annual leave owing would just keep receiving ACC...

Anyone else had this happen to them? Or anyone know how to avoid them getting their dirty hands on what's rightfully mine? I will seek some professional advice on this but would love to hear from YOU

From an ACC perspective it seems about right, I would expect you to use your money before asking me for mine......

Think of it this way... Your taking a "holiday" from your job while you recuperate, then once your holidays are used up you're going to be supported by the good people of NZ until you get back on your feet

As for your employer ?