In a move that has left employees and customers alike shaking their heads in disbelief, Lululemon has fired its own courageous employees for filming a brazen heist that took place at one of their stores. The incident took place on Tuesday night, when a group of thugs raided the store and started stealing merchandise. Rather than standing idly by, employees on duty whipped out their phones and started filming the debacle, all while calling the police for backup.
Despite their quick thinking and brave actions, employees were fired by Lululemon for 'violating company policy.' The company claims that it has a strict policy against filming inside the store, and that employees who violate this policy will be terminated immediately.
But critics say that Lululemon is missing the point entirely. By firing the employees who were only trying to help, Lululemon is sending the wrong message to both its employees and its customers. Many are now calling for a boycott of the popular activewear brand, and it's not hard to see why.
One outraged customer, who spoke to The Wibble on condition of anonymity, said: "I can't believe that Lululemon would fire its own employees for doing the right thing. These people were brave to film the heist and call the police. It's outrageous that Lululemon would punish them like this."
But Lululemon is standing by its decision, insisting that it has a zero-tolerance policy towards employees who violate company rules.
The incident has prompted a wider discussion about the responsibilities of employers towards their staff. While Lululemon claims that it was simply following its own policy, many are wondering whether such policies are actually in the best interests of employees.
After all, if employees can't rely on their employer to support them when they do the right thing, how can they be expected to be loyal to the company?
The Wibble reached out to Lululemon for comment, but at the time of publication, has received no response.
In the meantime, the internet is abuzz with calls for a boycott of Lululemon and its products. It remains to be seen whether the company will take notice, or whether it will remain stubbornly committed to its own policies.
One thing is clear, however. By firing its own courageous employees, Lululemon has created a PR nightmare that could have far-reaching implications for the company.
