Firing an employee for wearing a Green Bay Packers Tie?

Sports can raise emotions. It can also lead to poor decision making.

Wrongful termination? Insubordination? Firing a high performer?

Were other sales people selling as many cars? Was there a dress code?
Did the Chicago Bears organization complain? Should you take all directions from your boss?

It is clear Mr. Stone refused a directive from his boss. That may be a termination offense. Yet, in today’s workplace, perhaps context and performance should be included. Were customers complaining? Has Mr. Stone broken other rules? All we know from the article is he is a high performer.

I may have used the issue for publicity to draw more customers. “Come buy a car from our ONLY Green Bay Fan!”

It is advisable to make these decisions after the heat of the moment has passed.

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