'NOT ENOUGH' Tech worker on sick leave for 15 years while still getting £54k salary sues – because he wants more money

A SENIOR tech worker who was on sick leave since 2008 and still getting an annual salary of £54,000 took legal action because he wasn’t given a pay rise.

Ian Clifford claimed he was the victim of disability discrimination because his salary hasn't been increased in the 15 years he has been off work.

Under a lucrative *** health plan, the IT specialist receives over £54,000 a year and is guaranteed to receive the salary until he is 65 - meaning he will pocket over £1.5million.

But, Mr Clifford argued it is 'not generous enough', claiming that his £54,028 salary will 'wither' over time due to inflation.

However, an employment tribunal has dismissed his claims - with a judge telling him he has been given a “very substantial benefit” and “favourable treatment”.

The employment tribunal in Reading, Berks, heard Mr Clifford - who studied at King's College London - started working for Lotus Development in 2000 before it was acquired by ***.

He went on sick leave in September 2008 and remained off work until 2013, when he had raised a grievance.

Under the grievance, Mr Clifford complained that he hadn't received a pay rise and also complained about holiday pay for the five-year period.

In April 2013, when Mr Clifford was in his mid-30s, a “compromise agreement” was reached and his complaints were settled by putting him on the company's disability plan.

Under the plan, a person who is unable to work is not dismissed, but remains an employee and has “no obligation to work”, it was heard.



https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/223480...s-no-pay-rise/

Wtf?

Mogger status achieved.

Article doesn't actually say what caused him to go on sick leave, depending on the circumstances this could be a completely legit claim to make.

54K will probably be worth more like 35K by the time he retires in his 60s

Maybe if it was worker's comp. Dude's just a phuckin leech

‘Mirin

Not very much money, but it’s enough to travel full time. I’d be happy.

If you really think the benefits are worth it, you're more than welcome to apply to your local PD.