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In today’s corporate world, company policies often serve as guidelines for employees to ensure fair and ethical practices in the workplace. However, sometimes following the company policy can lead to unexpected and unfair consequences for the employees. Today’s story highlights the harsh reality of workplace pressure and the power of influential figures in society.
A few years ago, a guy working at a used videogame store, had a teenage customer, asking for a game he had pre-ordered, but it was rated M and the teenager was only 16 years old. As per the company policy, OP politely refused to sell the game to the underage teenager. The next day, OP was asked to meet his manager at a coffee shop next door. To his surprise, OP was informed that he was being let go due to the pressure of the teenager’s father, who was a well-respected businessman in the town. Scroll down for the complete story.
Corporate policies serve as a guide to ensure that employees are aware of the rules and regulations to be followed in the workplace. But in some cases, company policies can also serve as a double-edged sword. Employees may find themselves in a tough spot, having to choose between following policies or making an exception in a particular case. In OP’s case, he chose to follow the policy and still faced the wrath of the influential businessman, leading to unfair dismissal.
This story raises important questions about the power dynamics at play in the workplace and how corporate policies can be used to protect employees against unfair practices. Have you ever found yourself in a similar situation? What do you think can be done to prevent such incidents from happening again? Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below.
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