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Air India Express lays off employees for ‘pre-meditated’ sick leave
KV Prasad Jun 13, 2022, 06:35 AM IST (Published)
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More than 70 flights were cancelled as a result of a large number of crew members reporting sick at the last moment.
Air India Express has started terminating crew members who did not report to duty, leading to cancellation of flights.
In a letter of termination sent to one of its employees on Wednesday, May 9, the airline stated that an overwhelming number of airline’s crew members reported to sick at the eleventh hour. “This clearly points to a pre-meditated and concerted abstention from work without any justifiable reason,” said Air India Express.
The action of crew members resulted in the cancellation of a large number of flights, affecting the airline’s schedule and caused inconvenience to passengers, the airline suggested. Hence, it terminated the contracts of concerned employees with immediate effect.
In the termination letter, the company further said, “Your act is not only subversive of public interest, but has also caused embarrassment, severe reputational damage, and serious monetary loss to the Company.”
Air India Express stated that the employees’ leaves at the last moment also violated the ‘Air India Express Limited Employees’ Service Rules’ in addition to violation of the applicable laws.
There was chaos at several airports as hundreds of passengers were left stranded. Air India Express has also apologised to passengers for the cancellations.
The airline’s employees union had alleged there is growing unrest and dissatisfaction among employees after the takeover by Tata Group.
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