Dublin: A young man from Ireland has filed a lawsuit alleging that his company, which pays him Rs 1.03 crore per annum (in Indian currency), is not giving him the work he deserves.
A healthy work environment is said to be essential for a person’s mental health. But Detmar Mills says that his work has become a big stress for him. Dermot Alastair Mills works as a finance manager for Irish Rail.
In an interview about his work environment, he said, “When I get into my office, I turn on the computer. I check my emails. There are no work-related mails. There are no contacts for me. Even my colleagues do not send anything related to work. I am in the office only 2 days out of 5 days a week. I go. Even then I return home without a proper job. During office hours I read newspaper, eat sandwich and even visit a toddler.
I once exposed financial irregularities in my company. And then it all started. I was promoted in 2010. Even so I was sent on compulsory medical leave for 3 months. Then an agreement was made to give me the same job, same salary, same seniority benefits. After that I came back to the office. But no job is given according to my skills. That is why I have filed the case,” he said.
Appearing for a hearing at the Industrial Relations Commission, he said, “I have made it clear that I am not allowed to use my skills at work.”
However, the agency says that Mills has not been penalized for finding wrongdoing. Mills’ lawsuit against the company he worked for is seen as a unique case.