From Inc · · 50s
Employees Harass Disabled Colleague
Two employees exclude disabled coworker from projects, sparking termination debate.
In brief
Two employees exclude disabled coworker from projects, sparking termination debate. Two employees excluded a disabled colleague from projects, risking termination after baseless complaints about missed deadlines. Originally reported by Inc.
Lola's role
Lola has been with the company for 10 years, produces great work, and lands major accounts through word of mouth.
Team complaints
Two younger employees complain Lola misses deadlines and exclude her from projects, causing rework for clients.
Manager's action
Manager moved employees to different projects to prevent monitoring Lola's work and reduce complaints.
HR escalation
HR escalated complaints about Lola's performance and alleged favoritism toward her, with no evidence of missed deadlines.
Termination risk
Manager considers terminating employees who exclude Lola, fearing client loss if she leaves the company.
The main idea
Two employees excluded a disabled colleague from projects, risking termination after baseless complaints about missed deadlines.
