A prominent luxury resort has come under scrutiny after dismissing at least six employees who reported stomach pain during their shift, sparking widespread concern about worker treatment and disciplinary practices in the hospitality sector. The terminations followed a month-long suspension and internal investigation into an incident on October 19, 2025, when several staff members left work early due to illness. Management deemed their departure a disruption to guest services and a violation of Section C58 of the Labour Code, labeling it as misconduct justifying immediate dismissal. Termination letters reviewed by this newsroom suggested that the employees’ complaints of stomach pain were interpreted as a coordinated effort to stage a work stoppage, which the resort claimed ‘eroded trust and confidence’ essential for employment. Notably, the employer has not provided medical evidence to refute the employees’ claims of illness, raising questions about the fairness of the dismissals. Labour experts emphasize that sudden illnesses at work are typically treated as health issues rather than misconduct unless clear evidence of industrial action exists. The decision has left six families without their primary income, prompting urgent discussions about how employers should handle multiple workers falling ill simultaneously and whether current policies adequately protect employees from severe disciplinary actions. This remains a developing story.