Originally Posted by aeromedic
Employees at Avalon were unceremoniously tapped on the shoulder at break times, and after returning tooling ID and uniforms, escorted from the premises. Nothing dignified about that and humiliating to boot. I really hope that the remainder doesn't suffer the same indignity.
Many years ago,I was witness to Qantas operating in a similar way in isolated cases, so I know they are capable of being complete bastards.
Perhaps dignity, compassion and humanity will prevail for the Qantas staff.
It is difficult to do right but call people at the start of a Thursday shift, tell them, thank them for their service and make sure they are paid out (inc that full shift). Do the exit requirements, collect the items and have them leave. That Friday you let people commiserate at the local and you pay for it.
Still not pleasant, but at least it's not inhumane.