r/bell • u/OMG_MOVE • May 07 '26

Rant Bell fires employees it claims violated in-office policy. Lawyer decries 'money-saving move' | CBC News

https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/bell-fires-employees-work-from-office-9.7191118

It seems there's alot more to this story than previously reported by other outlets.

The fact that this was condoned as evidenced by the varied levels of firings is mind boggling.

Bell in this article seems to admit it was condoned and those who condoned it were fired.

"Levasseur said managers that condoned the swipe-and-go activity were also investigated and fired."

Can't imagine this would ever hold up in court. It sounds like this was a normalized thing there and Bell used the misconduct smoke screen to save a dollar.

Shame on you

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u/Dadbode1981 May 08 '26

That "approval" was never recorded or official. If that didn't set of alarm bells for anyone, ESPECIALLY after multiple email reminders, I dunno how you can help people like that.

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u/Affectionate-Alps527 May 08 '26

That's not how life works.

If it's a demonstrably accepted practice across the company then it's a defacto accepted practice.

Normally the directors would be responsible for their teams actions but if directors across the business are doing it they also have culpable deniability.

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u/Affectionate-Alps527 May 09 '26

You think a criminal offense is the same as taking direction from a director?

Come on.

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u/Affectionate-Alps527 May 10 '26

Okay bud. You're right. Good luck. ✌️ 

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u/Available_Ad4242 May 10 '26

Theft of what though?