• t0fr@lemmy.ca
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    7 months ago

    Guess things are about to get started in the court of public opinion

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      7 months ago

      I rule this easily-faked collection of whatsapp screenshots from an anonymous source admissible as evidence on the grounds that if you were going to fake it, you’d probably make them spicier than that.

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        7 months ago

        I’m inclined to agree. Looks like there was at least something going on between them too. Not sure it’s fireable but Geri should probably kick him to the kerb.

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          If it’s enough for Geri to kick him to the curb (and personally, I agree it is) then it’s not a big assumption to say he crossed the line into a relationship of romantic interest with a subordinate - and that point essentially becomes a fireable offense. These tend to be very explicitly defined in company policies because of the conflict of interest it creates.

          At least this would be true in a normal company but ayyee wacky race team - who knows!

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            I don’t necessarily agree that the screenshots shown here would warrant being fireable. Though I’m willing to change my opinion if he does this with all his subordinates or there’s some additional information that shows him being more coercive. Or some extra explanation of how my perspective is wrong, which it could be.

            A reprimand would be in order though. And ofcourse his wife is entitled to being extremely mad and dissapointed.

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              Almost all management contracts have a fraternisation clause. If any of these leaks are true (I don’t see how they are going to prove it at this point and it all seems a bit funky to me) then it would almost definitely be a fireable offence.

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              He cheated on his previous pregnant wife to get with Geri, si she probably knows what she signed up for.

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                I just have, so adjusting my opinion accordingly. This clearly is abuse of power and inappropriate behaviour in the workplace that goes beyond an inappropriate but not abusive attempt to have a romantic relationship with a coworker.

                It’s ridiculous RB thinks he can stay in his position.

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        I think Horner’s a piece of shit (for cheating on his pregnant long-time girlfriend in particular - I have zero respect for people who do things like that).

        But I’d still prefer to know if there was a legit case of sexual harassment before I’m comfortable branding him as one

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    7 months ago

    Oof

    Like for real, I have no idea who has the right position in the relevant actions themselves.

    But it’s obvious that outside of those allegations, there is a power struggle going on within this company.

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      7 months ago

      Unfortunately for potential victims this type of evidence is becoming less and less meaningful as generation becomes trivial.

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      7 months ago

      Going from the rumours, RBR doesnt think that. RB’s majority owners (the ones with the guy who killed someone and didnt face the consequences) do.

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      7 months ago

      Yeah, I think their complete lack of transparency is back firing. Do we even know what the accusations are?

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        7 months ago

        The point was that we shouldn’t, because the public has a tendency to jump to conclusions and condemn people without even seeing the evidence

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      7 months ago

      It doesn’t matter because the Thai owners of Red Bull do not care about this whole controversy so as long as Horner stays on their good side he’s good

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    7 months ago

    Link already deleted or is it just me?
    I thought X is all about free speech and stuff?