Tensions between the two women had been simmering for more than a year over work loads and they were not on speaking terms when they bumped into each other in the pathology unit. Despite her 17cm height disadvantage, Dr Samaraweera used a "cricket bowl action" as she broke a document tray while trying to hit Dr Fredericks in the head, the commission heard.
Dr Samaraweera denied taking a run up. Dr Samaraweera also punched Dr Fredericks several times during the fight. The commission heard that there was an "initial bump", which was most likely accidental, but sparked the brawl. Commissioner Elizabeth Bishop said Dr Fredericks was struck in the arm when she tried to defend herself from being hit in the head with the tray.
Both women suffered bruising and cuts. Dr Samaraweera claimed Dr Fredericks started the fight and had thrown the punches. Ms Bishop accepted Dr Fredericks' version of the fight and said it was more likely that Dr Samaraweera had "snapped" in response to what she thought was a deliberate bump.
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Such adult behaviour... condoned, supported and carefully nurtured by certain senior members of staff in that department!
Dr Samaraweera alleged she was unfairly dismissed
Yeah... because hitting your colleague with a tray usually results in a raise and a promotion!
Dumbass.
Those senior with HR .,!!! how to get justice for all those unfairly treated. If good people will not stop those people, There are more victims to fall !!! Why the grievance has not been resolved for over a year? Who was responsible? Where were seniors ? Dr samaraweera should sue the hospital for failing to follow the policy and putting her under such circumstances and pressure leading to that.
The new minister of health should know.
evidences dates
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