BVG employee terminated without notice due to violent Facebook post!

BVG employee terminated without notice due to violent Facebook post!

Berlin, Deutschland - A shocking judgment shakes the Berlin transport company (BVG)! The Berlin Labor Court declared the termination of an employee without notice after he shared a threatening Facebook post. The incident occurred in May when the tram driver Hochlud Hochlud a disturbing picture in a Facebook group that was perceived by many as a threat of violence

On the photo montage, a kneeling man was shown on the head of which was a pistol - a picture that was borne by the verdi of the Verdi union and the title "Ver.di does not hear the warning shot!" wore. This presentation caused outrage among the union members and was perceived as a direct threat. The court made it clear that the contribution was aimed specifically at the BVG driver and thus caused a "significant disruption of the company peace".

court judgment and possible appeal

After a hearing of the employee concerned and the staff council, the BVG decided to pronounce the termination both without notice and properly. The judges saw the measure justified because the employee specifically threatened his colleagues with his posting. The judgment was already made on October 7th, and both parties have the opportunity to make an appeal at the State Labor Court against this decision.

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