Just to clear the air regarding connexions post. First of all, connexions writes as if he is a third party to this issue, when in fact, he is the employee he writes about. Thus, giving the illusion of objectivity. The ex-employee's name is Ian Clark, who quit The New Village without 2 weeks notice as stated in his employment contract and required by law.
Several days later, he sexually offended a student in the class. The student does not, for obvious reasons, want the details of the incident to become public, so I will not offer them here. The Japanese Labour Board, on the other hand is aware of the details.
Clark has been paid outstanding wages for hours worked and simply wants to get more money, which he didn't earn. He argues that I was wrong to send him home the day I learned of the sexually inappropriate behaviour.
I just returned from a Labour Board Enquiry into the matter and they do not find that unlawful dismissal took place. Interstingly, Clark did not see fit to attend the meeting himself, though he was requested to do so by the Japanese Labour Board.
As anyone who reads the posts by connexions (aka Clark) can easily see, his objective is simply to attempt to discredit my company, which has been in operation for over 6 years and has employed numerous teachers without incident. The Japanese Labour Board obviously sees through him and dismisses his accusations, as anyone who reads this thread ought to.
Sincerely,
Brian Miller
Director
The New Village
Kobe, Japan
www.thewnewvillage.co.jp