If you ask most people what they’d consider the most important things in their lives, they’d probably reply with family, friends, and health. And while the importance of all of the above is undeniable, there is a time and a place for each. And it’s not in the middle of your shift, when you’re supposed to be working. But sadly, not everyone understands that.
Small business owner shares experience with new manager’s no-call/no-show and discrimination complaint

Peggy’s recent promotion to Manager ended abruptly due to a no-call/no-show – but she claims it’s discrimination.

The manager was demoted for not showing up to work, and now they’re complaining about discrimination.

Peggy’s no-call/no-show resulted in her getting demoted and she is now complaining about discrimination

Manager gets demoted for no-call/no-show, citing mental health and lack of ‘spoons’

Manager demoted for unreliable behavior, suggesting discrimination

New manager gets demoted for not showing up and complains about discrimination

Manager demoted after no-show due to “discrimination”

New manager fired due to a no-call/no-show and complains of discrimination

Manager demoted for not showing up, accuses boss of discrimination

Manager loses their job for not calling in, but complains of discrimination

New manager’s promotion taken away after no-call/no-show, raising discrimination concerns

Manager gets demoted for not showing up and complains of discrimination

New manager gets demoted after no-show. Is discrimination at play?

Manager experiences unexpected career setback and speaks out against discrimination

Owner demotes manager for no-call/no-show Is the owner the a**hole?
The owner of a vape shop is dealing with a difficult situation involving one of their managers. Peggy, who was recently promoted to Manager after two years of good work, failed to show up to the store and when the owner contacted her, she mentioned needing to take a mental health day and do some self-care. The owner was understanding but gave Peggy two choices: return to her old position or be fired. Peggy is now calling her out for discrimination, leaving the owner to ask, am I the a**hole? In the following section, we’ll look at what the commenters had to say about this situation.
NTA: Manager demoted for no-call/no-show

Mental health and : the behind the

Not The A**hole What do you think?

Mental health vs. job security

NTA for demoting her

A new manager’s sudden no-show

NTA: ✋ Major red flag

Manager demoted for no-call/no-show

New manager gets demoted, but is it fair?

♂️ NTA: Employee shows up, takes employer for a ride!

Fairness and spoons

⚖️ NTA! She has bigger responsibilities and needs to notify her employer if she can’t make a shift.

Manager gets demoted, ♂️ plays the gender card

NTA: ♂️Unacceptable to miss work without notice!

Mental health stigma in the workplace

A manager’s ‘spoons’ comment

NTA: Grow management skills before becoming a full-fledged manager?

Employee demoted for no-call/no-show.

A manager overwhelmed by responsibility?

NTA: ♀️ ♀️

Mental health is important, but accountability is too!

✋ NTA: New Manager Gets Demoted
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NTA. Chronic illness ≠ irresponsibility

A boss who listens and cares

NTA: Peggy should have let you know

NTA and her!
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NTA: Respect the role
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NTA, but firings happen

NTA ♂️ Understanding ‘spoon theory’

♂️ Integrity and responsibility: essential qualities for a manager

NTA: Mental health ≠ excuse

Manager gets for no-call/no-show

Manager demoted for not meeting demands

NTA, she didn’t control her reaction or call in to work.

NTA: Mental health issues should be taken into consideration, but Peggy ♀️ should still face consequences.

NTA: Randomly not showing up isn’t a disability that can be accommodated.

NTA: Blackmail attempt *should* lead to firing

Mentally ill autistic person speaks up!

Reddit speaks up
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NTA: responsibility & costs

Manager gets demoted and accuses discrimination

NTA: Supporting mental health?

Owner demotes manager

Employee mental health: ️

NTA: Manager gets demoted

NTA: No call, no show!

No a-hole here

NTA: Mental health emergency

Manager demoted for no-call/no-show. Employee now accusing of discrimination

A tough call: NTA?

Small business: every min counts! NTA

NTA: no trust in business
