Fired orderly loses reinstatement bid after drunken threats

Lionel Caffell, an orderly at Christchurch Hospital, was initially suspended for alleged inappropriate behavior described as “banter” but was later fired after entering the hospital intoxicated and threatening to burn down his former boss’s house. Following his dismissal and subsequent financial difficulties, Caffell sought reinstatement through the Employment Relations Authority. His case highlights the consequences of misconduct in the workplace.

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