Youth residence worker loses $29,000 payout after pushing a teen who called her a 's***'

Youth worker loses appeal, dismissal for excessive force upheld

A youth worker who was initially awarded nearly $30,000 for unfair dismissal after pushing a teenager who called her a derogatory name has now lost her case on appeal.

Youth residence worker loses $29,000 payout after pushing a teen who called her a 's***'

A youth worker who was initially awarded nearly $30,000 for unfair dismissal after pushing a teenager who called her a derogatory name has now lost her case...

Youth worker loses $29K payout after court rules dismissal for excessive force was justified - Daily Telegraph NZ

Image – Google Maps / Street View. 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 th…