Compassionate employer retains worker who feigned hold-up
A delivery man this morning admitted in court that he had filed a false police report where he claimed to having been a victim of a hold-up in which €630 had been stolen from him.
A court this morning heard the accused, Tony Attard, 37 of Sta Venera admit to having filed the false report yesterday morning. He had claimed that two men on a motorbike had stopped him, beaten him up and stolen cash from his delivery van. He even beat himself up and tore his shirt to make himself more credible.
Police investigations showed that he made up the story because of his financial difficulties.
Defence lawyer Jose' Herrera said the accused was a first-time offender. The employer, Paolo Bonnici Ltd, had understood the problems which his client was going through, and he would not lose his job as a result.
Magistrate Clare Stafrace Zammit conditionally discharged the accused for three years after noting that the money had been paid back.
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Alan Cordina
Jun 20th 2012, 15:08
Prosit !!
Mary Rose Grech
Jun 20th 2012, 09:21
PROSIT TASSEW
John L Galea
Jun 20th 2012, 08:35
This company should be given a reward!!
Mark Caruana
Jun 20th 2012, 06:09
A truly Maltese company with Maltese tradition at heart. Deserves our custom and respect. Well done Paolo Bonnici Ltd.
Ms.D. Galea
Jun 20th 2012, 00:19
A true Christian.Lets hope now that the worker in question will be worthy of the second chance he has been given.
Paolo Bonnici Ltd should be commended.
Michael Camileri
Jun 20th 2012, 08:15
It may be nothing to do with being a Christian ;)
Alfred Grech
Jun 19th 2012, 22:40
Paolo, what you did is great and I'm sure your employee will never forget your noble act. Hope this will also help your business. Not too many people like you around. God bless you.
Joe Fenech
Jun 19th 2012, 22:39
Hats off to the gentlemen employers.
I don't know this gentleman's circumstances, but Malta's increasing poverty is alarming.
Mr Mike Farrugia
Jun 19th 2012, 21:12
Was there the need to make his name public?
Philip Grech
Jun 19th 2012, 20:40
Have a look at what Paolo Bonnici imports and make it a point to prefer their products. That's reciprocal solidarity.
Michael Borg
Jun 19th 2012, 20:35
simply PROSIT lil Paolo Bonnici Ltd,
Albert Critien
Jun 19th 2012, 20:10
And the majority of the peoples' representatives kick out a stalwart doing a world of good for the people they represent, what a world
Ray Pace
Jun 19th 2012, 20:07
Paolo Bonnici Ltd are role model employers. My sister and I can vouch for this due to the help and respect they gave to our late Dad, who worked with them and unfortunately spent the last years before retirement in and out of hospital and they still kept him in employment and helped the family. The respect they showed to Dad even after retirement till his death remain imprinted in our minds. Well done Paul and all at Paolo Bonnici Ltd.
m. borg (slm)
Jun 19th 2012, 19:51
Prosit
vella m
Jun 19th 2012, 19:46
De La Rue please note 2
Joseph Farrugia
Jun 19th 2012, 19:44
hip hip hooray to Mr.Bonnici.It is nice to hear that some people can be compassionate and appreciate that some people may act strangely when under stress
Adrian Bartolo
Jun 19th 2012, 19:26
Prosit Paolo Bonnici Ltd ... a company many should look up to !!!!
Drocan Lubstuit
Jun 19th 2012, 19:19
Paolo Bonnici's employees need not worry to become members of a Union. GWU might be missing this, but its worth for them to note as well. It a good lessong for all.
Prosit Paolo Bonnici Ltd
MARIO ZERAFA
Jun 19th 2012, 18:58
This is truly an employer of choice. Prosit but employees have to show their loyalty to such employers.
Ian Pace
Jun 19th 2012, 18:46
De La Rue please note!
http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20120611/local/Sacked-over-a-tube-of-glue.423717
Victor Laiviera
Jun 19th 2012, 20:12
Well said. You beat me to it.
Manwel Debattista
Jun 19th 2012, 21:07
My thoughts precisely. Get the point De La Rue?
Amante Reale
Jun 19th 2012, 21:35
Are you seriously comparing a company dealing with groceries to a company dealing in the printing of cash? lol
J Micallef
Jun 20th 2012, 08:50
I think that given the different industry and the sensitivity of De La Rue, justifies different action. Not comparable.
RAY FAVA
Jun 19th 2012, 18:38
Prosit Paolo Bonnici Ltd for your compassion and understanding. You have given this employee a new lease of life. What a difference from the attitude of De La Rue.
Tonio Bone
Jun 19th 2012, 18:36
In this day and age it is extremely hard to find companies with the compassion that Paolo Bonnici have shown in this instance. This attitude is highly commendable and should set an example so that companies that comprehend the predicaments of their employees when they commit such despair related offenses. Everyone deserves a second chance! Prosit Paolo Bonnici!
A.M. Galea
Jun 19th 2012, 18:29
I think that Paolo Bonnici Ltd. deserves to be honored for this example . What an example to all the employers . Well done , Paolo Bonnici Ltd.
stephen koludrovic
Jun 19th 2012, 18:28
I was fortunate enough to have known both the late Sur Eddie, and Sur Oscar both were perfect gentlemen.
It does seem that being gentlemen runs in the family genes.
Mark Mercieca
Jun 19th 2012, 20:17
Hear! Hear!! You said it all.
Louis Borg
Jun 19th 2012, 18:27
Well done Paolo Bonnici.
Michelle Buhagiar
Jun 19th 2012, 18:18
Well done Paolo Bonnici Ltd for such a noble act.
Alfred Falzon
Jun 19th 2012, 18:06
Well done to Paolo Bonnici Ltd for understanding the difficulties some may face in life.
Charles Micallef
Jun 19th 2012, 17:56
Paolo Bonnici Ltd is an example to other employers and like any employer understands and who looks after his employees as well as does this firm deserves every success....!
Ms Maria Vella
Jun 19th 2012, 17:56
What's with the news today! More positive news, this is great
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