Farm worker refused to wear helmets and seatbelts, claiming safety was 'gut instinct'
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A calf rearer was fired after claiming that farm safety relied on gut instinct rather than wearing helmets and seatbelts. He attempted to overturn the dismissal but failed. However, he was awarded $11,400 because his employers handled his suspension incorrectly.
A calf rearer sacked after insisting farm safety was a matter of "gut instinct" has failed to overturn his dismissal, but won $11,400 after his bosses botched his suspension.