Violent allegations against confused operators: violence, insults and more!

Violent allegations against confused operators: violence, insults and more!

A current report by the "Wiener Zeitung" causes excitement and makes serious allegations against the operators of the popular Viennese local "Wirr am Brunnenmarkt", "Wir in Burggasse" and the "Adlerhof". Andreas Knünz and Manuel Köpf face serious allegations that range from violence and insults to illegal wage retention. At a time when employee rights are more in focus than ever, these allegations are particularly explosive.

The "Wiener Zeitung" reports that the statements of over 20 former employees are behind these allegations. These describe a picture in which not only the payment of wages was often problematic, but also where there was also a climate of fear and intimidation. A video that, according to the medium, documents an example of violence. The recordings supposedly show a cook that was pushed and physically attacked by the two managing directors.

incident with physical violence

The incident said occurred after the cook had asked for a salary increase. Unsatisfied with the response from the managing directors, he finally reported sick. According to the statements of the participants, the two operators visited the cook in his official apartment, which led to a violent scandal. The cook claims to have been beaten and cheated, while the managing directors state in their defense to have been attacked with an electric shocker and knife. However, this happened under not very clear circumstances, especially since the weapons were not found during a search.

The allegations made led to the public prosecutor's office against all those involved for assault. While the cook was acquitted, the managing directors were given the opportunity to diversion with a trial period, which they accepted. The employee concerned was released on the same day without notice, but subsequently received 4,000 euros in the course of a comparison before the Labor and Social Court.

sexism and threats

But these are not the only difficult allegations with which the two restaurateurs have to deal with. Several employees report sexist insults and threats. A particularly shocking incident concerned an employee whose salary was held back due to the sarcastic reason "no buck". In addition, the operators are said to have reacted with negative Google reviews with action threats, which delivers other conversation substances for the catering industry.

to the "Wiener Zeitung" Knünz and Köpf only commented on their lawyer and are said to have asked in the statement that the medium will cease its research because an objective view is no longer guaranteed. This development shows once again how complex and tense the situation currently applies to the two. The case throws a shadow on the Viennese catering scene and the working atmosphere within this.

The accusations give the reason for the discussion about the challenges with which workers in the catering trade are confronted and show how important it is to stand up for the rights of the employees. It remains to be seen whether these serious allegations will ultimately result in legal consequences.

Details about this incident are still sparse, but reports www.meinbezirk.at that the two restaurateurs have not yet commented in detail about the allegations.