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  • 1 year ago
The crime situation is impacting the world of work, and it's being noticed at the Industrial Court level.

The court marked the start of the new law term with a special sitting, on Tuesday.

Meanwhile, the Joint Trade Union Movement wants a member of the court removed.
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00:00I should also welcome our chair bandit because yesterday we had fixed all of
00:07our chairs in place but somehow mysteriously they have disappeared.
00:13A bit strange but with that Tuesday's special industrial court sitting marking
00:19the opening of the new law term got underway. The court's president says the
00:24crime situation in TNT is having a real impact on the world of work.
00:30Some workers may find it unsafe to leave their homes either too early or return home too late
00:38and so may have difficulty in adhering to their scheduled hours of work which
00:44in turn may lead to disciplinary action. Employers are also being urged to ensure
00:50workplace policies keep pace with trends such as artificial intelligence and
00:55hybrid working arrangements. The court has continued to face criticism up to
01:02today however let me assure our detractors none of whom I am sure are
01:10present today that we do not take it personally. Nearby on the Brian Lara
01:15promenade the joint trade union movement leveled criticism at a particular
01:20member of the court. Perception of apparent bias and real perception coming
01:25from a number of trade unions and workers who went before that special
01:30tribunal headed by chairman Mr. Larry Achong. JATOM is calling for Achong to be
01:37removed. Anselm Gibbs TV6 News
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