Sometimes, I Really Hate Sports

[ORD_Buckeye]

Packers necktie gets car salesman fired

Seriously, whoever fired this guy needs to get a fucking life. That you'd throw someone into unemployment in this economy because they wore a tie with the logo of an opposing team is ridiculous. It says something about how dysfunctional this country has become in many respects. We obsess about a child's game to the point of attempting to ruin a guy's life while remaining completely oblivious to the forces that are pushing for those Chevrolets to be built in China within a decade.

Worry about what fucking matters, people.

 

[Mac]

Agree. People are too uptight. Relax, and enjoy the fact were aloud to cheer for different teams. Just crack a few jokes, THAT would be in good fun. Not firing the guy.

 

[Wingate1217]

The affiliation with Green Bay is really not that noticeable on the tie. I don't understand the reaction of some people. If I fired everyone who have worked with over the years the line would be pretty long I tell you.
On the other hand if you wore a Scum necktie.......

 

[leroyjenkins]

I read that the dudes grandma died on Friday, and she gave him the tie.

 

[muffler dragon]

FWIW, he's already been hired on at another dealership.

 

[jwinslow]

Good luck with those first quarter sales, Mr. Cesario

 

[THEWOOD]

Mr. Cesario is the manager who hired him, not fired.

 

[jwinslow]

Oh.

Mr. Cesario is the manager who hired him, not fired.

I think the statement still stands, though

 

[Buckeye Maniac]

Please, enlighten me if I'm wrong, but how is this not a case of wrongful termination? Where is the cause?

 

[Zurp]

Please, enlighten me if I'm wrong, but how is this not a case of wrongful termination? Where is the cause?

Not saying that this is a good excuse, but the manager claims to have done advertising campaigns with the Bears. Maybe it looks bad for the dealership to be spending money on the Bears while an employee is openly supporting the Packers.

I think it's bull[Mark May]. But that's all I can think of.

 

[ORD_Buckeye]

Please, enlighten me if I'm wrong, but how is this not a case of wrongful termination? Where is the cause?

I think it would depend on if Illinois is an "at will" state. If so, and unless the employee is covered by an employment contract or collective bargaining agreement, you can pretty much whack them because you don't like their haircut so long as it can't be tied to any form of recognized discrimination (race, gender, age etc).

Now, since the guy is African-American, he probably could find a lawyer to do a little digging and potentially discover that race was the real reason and the tie was just a convenient excuse. Seems like the employee is taking the high road and just moving on to his new job though.

Lawyers feel free to correct my understanding of at will employment if mistaken. Stand warned, however. I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night.

 

[Muck]

That you'd throw someone into unemployment in this economy because they wore a tie with the logo of an opposing team is ridiculous.

Unless it's maize & blue during the week of The Game.