A Morrison store manager who worked for 29 years was fired for tackling an aggressive and abusive shoplifter. He has worked for Morrison since he was 17 and has worked at the Aldridge store near Walsall in the UK. But, after the incident at the shop in December, everything has changed, and he is finding it difficult to find a new job.
Here’s everything you need to know about this case in detail.
Why was Morrison fired its Manager?
Morrison fired its Manager, Sean Egan, because he did not follow the company’s deter-and-not-detain policy.
Who is Sean Egan?
Sean Egan worked for Morrison for 29 years, since he was 17 years old. He was fired by Morrison because he did not follow the company’s policy of deter-and-not-detain while tackling an aggressive shoplifter, who spat on him.
What happens at the Morrison store in December?
In December, an incident occurred when a shoplifter came to the Morrison store and began stealing goods. As Sean Egan tried to confront the man, he became aggressive and began spitting at him.
Where did the theft happen at Morrison?
It had happened at the Morrison store at the Aldridge store near Walsall, UK.
What did Sean Egan say about being fired?
After his dismissal hearing, Sean Egan was fired for not following the company’s policy. However, he said that his only motive was to protect his colleagues and customers who were present at the store.
He also added that it’s the only job he has had since he was 17 years old, and finding it difficult to get a new job, and his personal life has been impacted, along with his children and partner.
He also expressed frustration over the lack of support and adequate policies to protect employees from theft and violence.
