REFUSAL OF PRIVATE EMPLOYMENT

Southland Times, Issue 23675, 25 November 1938, Page 4

REFUSAL OF PRIVATE EMPLOYMENT

MR ARMSTRONG FIXES PENALTY (United Press Association) WELLINGTON, November 24. Commenting on the advice of the Minister of Public Works (the Hon. R. Semple) about releasing men employed on public works the Minister of Labour (the Hon. H. T. Armstrong) makes the following statement: “Any worker who is in receipt of sustenance or employed under Schemes No. 5 and 13 will be considered as voluntarily unemployed if he refuses, without good reason, private employment carrying the wages hnd conditions prescribed by (1) Current award or industrial agreement; (2) current standard adopted by any State department; (3) any scheme administered by this department, including Scheme No. 4F, farm training; (4) Agricultural Workers’ Act 1936 in the case of farm employees. “A similar position arises if a worker is dismissed by an employer as the result of failing to yield a reasonable return of work, improper behavioui or practice.” , Mr Armstrong suggests to employers that when a worker refuses work offered the facts should be referred to the nearest certifying officer.