News Forum - Funeral fumble: Factory worker’s sacking to attend grandmother’s funeral sparks public outcry

[Thaiger]

A factory worker in Pak Thong Chai, Nakhon Ratchasima, was abruptly dismissed after requesting leave to attend his grandmother’s funeral, sparking widespread social criticism. The incident was revealed through a conversation shared on the Line application, where the worker asked his supervisor for two days off. The supervisor’s response of “feel free” was understood as … …

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[Ramanathan.P]

The employer has every right to take action in this case. The law is clear that every employee is entitled to take 3 days leave in a year where the employer has to pay for that. Yes, the employee has to complete one year to entitled for that 3 days leave. It is not just employed today and take the leave tomorrow. 

[ChrisS]

7 hours ago, Ramanathan.P said:

The employer has every right to take action in this case. The law is clear that every employee is entitled to take 3 days leave in a year where the employer has to pay for that. Yes, the employee has to complete one year to entitled for that 3 days leave. It is not just employed today and take the leave tomorrow. 

But maybe better for 'industrial relations' to allow the guy a couple of days leave even if it had to be unpaid in the circumstances.

[Ramanathan.P]

19 minutes ago, ChrisS said:

But maybe better for 'industrial relations' to allow the guy a couple of days leave even if it had to be unpaid in the circumstances.

That should be the way out. However the article did not elaborate the true picture. It looks like skewed....

[Thaidup]

Bloody ell, I asked my boss to go to my sisters wedding, he said "No we need you on Friday". can I sue for that back in 1997?

[Ramanathan.P]

8 hours ago, Thaidup said:

Bloody ell, I asked my boss to go to my sisters wedding, he said "No we need you on Friday". can I sue for that back in 1997?

I think you failed to understand the hidden message......"Invite me together...we can go an enjoy"