WRC finds lecturer’s workload and sick leave dispute had no merit

The WRC found a lecturer’s dispute about his workload and sick leave arrangements had no merit. The recommendation was dated 7 June 2024. The officer found that the employer reduced the worker’s teaching workload by 50%, explained that sick leave was the available way to maintain full pay while working fewer hours, and applied its policy after receiving a medical certificate. The officer recommended that the worker accept that he had received a full hearing.