(1) In this
section —
employment obligation period has the meaning given
in section 166(1).
(2) The employer of an
injured worker must not, during the employment obligation period for the
worker, dismiss the worker solely or mainly because the worker is totally or
partially incapacitated for work.
Penalty for this subsection: a fine of
$10 000.
(3) Without limiting
subsection (2), the employer of an injured worker must not, during the
employment obligation period for the worker, dismiss the worker for any reason
unless the employer has given to the worker in accordance with
subsection (4) a notice of intention to dismiss the worker.
Penalty for this subsection: a fine of
$10 000.
(4) A notice of
intention to dismiss a worker must —
(a) be
given to the worker at least 28 days before the dismissal takes effect;
and
(b) be
in the approved form.
(5) This
section does not affect any other right or obligation of a worker or
employer under this Act or any other written law.