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Ohio police officer fired over fatal shooting of black man
# US Police
# US Police

Ohio police officer fired over fatal shooting of black man

Dec 29th 2020, 8:43 AM 19,449 Views 21 Comments

Officer Adam Coy shot Andre Hill and refused to give him first aid for several minutes.

Fox News anchor Ed Henry fired after sexual misconduct investigation
# Fired
# Fired

Fox News anchor Ed Henry fired after sexual misconduct investigation

Jul 1st 2020, 10:02 PM 31,610 Views 15 Comments

Henry co-anchored America’s Newsroom on weekdays.

Dublin Bus sacks bus driver who declared 10 buses defective in two days over collapsed driver's seat cushions
# WRC
# WRC

Dublin Bus sacks bus driver who declared 10 buses defective in two days over collapsed driver's seat cushions

Mar 23rd 2020, 2:37 PM 87,445 Views 0 Comments

Asked by an Inspector to point out a defect on the seat the driver allegedly pointed to a crease on the left side of the seat cloth.

School guard in US rehired after being fired for repeating n-word while telling student not to say it
# Racial Slur
# Racial Slur

School guard in US rehired after being fired for repeating n-word while telling student not to say it

Oct 22nd 2019, 5:42 PM 18,158 Views 36 Comments

The school district has said it has a zero-tolerance policy on employees using racial slurs.

AC Milan part ways with manager Giampaolo with Italian giants 13th in Serie A
# Fired
From The42
# Fired

AC Milan part ways with manager Giampaolo with Italian giants 13th in Serie A

Oct 8th 2019, 6:35 PM 7,090 Views 8 Comments

The former European giants relieved the 52-year-old of his duties on Tuesday evening.

Trump sacks John Bolton as national security adviser
# Fired
# Fired

Trump sacks John Bolton as national security adviser

Sep 10th 2019, 5:12 PM 24,801 Views 57 Comments

Trump announced the news on Twitter.

Security man fired after failing to bring lost flight attendant through US pre-clearance at Dublin Airport
# WRC
# WRC

Security man fired after failing to bring lost flight attendant through US pre-clearance at Dublin Airport

Jan 1st 2019, 1:30 PM 151,851 Views 0 Comments

The worker stated that the sanction imposed “was too severe”.

Julen Lopetegui sacked as Real Madrid manager after disastrous four months in charge
# Fired
From The42
# Fired

Julen Lopetegui sacked as Real Madrid manager after disastrous four months in charge

Oct 29th 2018, 8:10 PM 16,807 Views 30 Comments

The manager took over at the beginning of July but Madrid are currently eighth in La Liga.

Cleveland Browns fire head coach Hue Jackson after three wins in 40 games
# Fired
From The42
# Fired

Cleveland Browns fire head coach Hue Jackson after three wins in 40 games

Oct 29th 2018, 6:17 PM 6,625 Views 3 Comments

Jackson’s win percentage is the second-worst in NFL history among all who have coached at least 40 games.

Senior Netflix executive fired for using the N-word
# Jonathan Friedland
# Jonathan Friedland

Senior Netflix executive fired for using the N-word

Jun 23rd 2018, 8:36 AM 15,680 Views 59 Comments

The head of communications announced his departure after being reprimanded for a second time for using the racial slur.

Ousted Secretary of State Rex Tillerson lashes out at Russia in final remarks
# You're Fired
# You're Fired

Ousted Secretary of State Rex Tillerson lashes out at Russia in final remarks

Mar 13th 2018, 8:20 PM 42,690 Views 96 Comments

Tillerson did not address reports he only learned of his sacking after Donald Trump tweeted about it.

Ukip members vote to remove scandal-hit leader Henry Bolton
# Fired
# Fired

Ukip members vote to remove scandal-hit leader Henry Bolton

Feb 17th 2018, 5:16 PM 7,301 Views 21 Comments

Members backed a motion of no confidence by 867 votes (63%) to 500 (37%).

Second White House aide in a week resigns over domestic abuse claims
# Speechwriter
# Speechwriter

Second White House aide in a week resigns over domestic abuse claims

Feb 10th 2018, 8:42 AM 12,610 Views 36 Comments

David Sorensen’s ex-wife accused him of running a car over her foot and extinguishing a cigarette on her hand.

West Ham sack head of recruitment following alleged criticism of African players
# Fired
From The42
# Fired

West Ham sack head of recruitment following alleged criticism of African players

Feb 2nd 2018, 7:25 PM 4,118 Views 0 Comments

The Hammers released a club statement on Friday evening announcing the departure of Tony Henry following an investigation

Security man who missed a break-in because he was looking at his mobile phone loses job
# PHONE ADDICTION
# PHONE ADDICTION

Security man who missed a break-in because he was looking at his mobile phone loses job

Jan 1st 2018, 2:20 PM 40,899 Views 34 Comments

At the WRC hearing, the man said ‘his mobile phone was like an extension of his arm’.

Matt Lauer fired from NBC News after complaint of 'inappropriate sexual behaviour in the workplace'
# Allegations
# Allegations

Matt Lauer fired from NBC News after complaint of 'inappropriate sexual behaviour in the workplace'

Nov 29th 2017, 12:32 PM 16,363 Views 47 Comments

The announcement was made this morning.

Woman who gave Donald Trump the middle finger fired from her job
# Uh Oh
# Uh Oh

Woman who gave Donald Trump the middle finger fired from her job

Nov 6th 2017, 9:28 PM 66,004 Views 133 Comments

Juli Briskman gave US President Donald Trump the finger as he drove past her on a motorway.

Security officers sacked after forcibly dragging passenger off United Airlines flight
# David Dao
# David Dao

Security officers sacked after forcibly dragging passenger off United Airlines flight

Oct 18th 2017, 7:16 AM 17,477 Views 18 Comments

A video went viral in April of officers pulling passenger David Dao off the flight.

Google sacks worker who said women don't fill tech jobs due to 'biological issues' in internal memo
# Sexism Row
# Sexism Row

Google sacks worker who said women don't fill tech jobs due to 'biological issues' in internal memo

Aug 8th 2017, 7:45 AM 24,297 Views 138 Comments

US media reports have said that the employee was removed from their position after violating the company code of conduct.

'I am devastated': Kermit the Frog voice actor fired after 27 years
# The Muppets
# The Muppets

'I am devastated': Kermit the Frog voice actor fired after 27 years

Jul 14th 2017, 9:38 AM 69,583 Views 50 Comments

Steve Whitmire took over as the Muppets’ famous frog when Jim Henson passed away in 1990.

'There was no collusion' - special prosecutor appointed to lead ramped-up Russia-Trump investigation
# Raising The Stakes
# Raising The Stakes

'There was no collusion' - special prosecutor appointed to lead ramped-up Russia-Trump investigation

May 18th 2017, 6:53 AM 13,606 Views 84 Comments

Former FBI director Robert Mueller has been tasked with ramping up the investigation into the Trump campaign’s alleged ties to Russia.

'It is done, and I will be fine': Former FBI director writes farewell letter after Trump fires him
# United States
# United States

'It is done, and I will be fine': Former FBI director writes farewell letter after Trump fires him

May 11th 2017, 7:01 AM 20,786 Views 44 Comments

Comey was abruptly dismissed Tuesday by the Republican president, who said the issue was Comey’s inability to lead.

Ex-Southampton striker to be sacked by Boca after smoking in dressing room - reports
# Fired
From The42
# Fired

Ex-Southampton striker to be sacked by Boca after smoking in dressing room - reports

May 14th 2016, 3:02 PM 10,682 Views 3 Comments

The controversial forward played just five minutes of the Copa Libertadores quarter-final match.

A cleaner who was sacked after burning toast wins €25k compensation
# Fired
# Fired

A cleaner who was sacked after burning toast wins €25k compensation

Apr 23rd 2016, 10:16 AM 43,235 Views 45 Comments

The toast set off a fire alarm at the Guinness Storehouse.

Teacher fired after anonymous letter said she was unmarried and pregnant settles case
# Catholic School
# Catholic School

Teacher fired after anonymous letter said she was unmarried and pregnant settles case

Mar 17th 2016, 6:05 AM 56,250 Views 60 Comments

The school said she breached her contract by going against the religious and moral teachings of the church.

Airport workers suspended and one fired for security check on Foreign Minister
# Security Fail
# Security Fail

Airport workers suspended and one fired for security check on Foreign Minister

Dec 18th 2015, 3:11 PM 36,421 Views 31 Comments

At least three workers at Melbourne airport were suspended and one security guard was fired in relation the the incident.

Garry Monk has paid the price for Swansea's wretched run of form
# Sacked
From The42
# Sacked

Garry Monk has paid the price for Swansea's wretched run of form

Dec 9th 2015, 4:20 PM 8,317 Views 31 Comments

The former club captain has been sacked.

A man says he was fired because his farts 'overpowered the office'
# Fart Attack
From The Daily Edge
# Fart Attack

A man says he was fired because his farts 'overpowered the office'

Oct 3rd 2015, 5:00 PM 6,592 Views 4 Comments

Toot toot.

Hungarian journalist fired after 'kicking migrants'
# Footage
# Footage

Hungarian journalist fired after 'kicking migrants'

Sep 9th 2015, 10:15 AM 38,775 Views 143 Comments

The camerawoman was seen tripping up a man with a child in his arms.

Boss attacked me for moving beer bottles too early in the morning, sacked worker claims
# Castle Durrow
# Castle Durrow

Boss attacked me for moving beer bottles too early in the morning, sacked worker claims

Aug 2nd 2015, 7:30 AM 44,692 Views 33 Comments

Former luxury hotel worker Eugene Young was awarded €30,000 for unfair dismissal.

Man awarded €17k after he was sacked for watching a football clip
# Fired
# Fired

Man awarded €17k after he was sacked for watching a football clip

Jul 4th 2015, 10:00 PM 50,368 Views 23 Comments

The Employment Appeals Tribunal ruled that he was dismissed without fair procedure.

Man fired after 'petty' warnings over coffee drinking and dish washing
# Sacked
# Sacked

Man fired after 'petty' warnings over coffee drinking and dish washing

Jun 14th 2015, 7:30 AM 30,334 Views 26 Comments

Former kitchen porter Klaudiusz Tuchowski was awarded €20,000 for unfair dismissal.

Poll: Was the BBC right to drop Clarkson?
# Poll
# Poll

Poll: Was the BBC right to drop Clarkson?

Mar 26th 2015, 9:05 AM 50,597 Views 156 Comments

The broadcaster will not be renewing his contract.

6 people tipped to replace Clarkson on Top Gear
# Top Job
From The Daily Edge
# Top Job

6 people tipped to replace Clarkson on Top Gear

Mar 25th 2015, 2:30 PM 11,213 Views 16 Comments

Who can fill his (awful) jeans?

Two charged by armed gardaí after shots fired in Meath
# Support Unit
# Support Unit

Two charged by armed gardaí after shots fired in Meath

Mar 22nd 2015, 8:25 PM 37,912 Views 15 Comments

A pistol and ammunition was found in searches yesterday.

"New Zealand deserves them": Louis Walsh has his say on fired X Factor judges
# Controversial
# Controversial

"New Zealand deserves them": Louis Walsh has his say on fired X Factor judges

Mar 18th 2015, 1:16 PM 27,934 Views 29 Comments

The duo, meanwhile, have travelled to LA.

TV host fired for saying Michelle Obama 'looks like she's from Planet of the Apes cast'
# Dismissed
# Dismissed

TV host fired for saying Michelle Obama 'looks like she's from Planet of the Apes cast'

Mar 12th 2015, 9:37 PM 39,601 Views 67 Comments

He made the comment while talking about make-up artist Paolo Ballesteros.

This girl was fired before she even started her new job... because of one tweet
# Pizza
# Pizza

This girl was fired before she even started her new job... because of one tweet

Feb 9th 2015, 8:20 PM 84,942 Views 45 Comments

Impressive.

This girl got fired over Twitter before she even started her new job
# Slice Of Life
From The Daily Edge
# Slice Of Life

This girl got fired over Twitter before she even started her new job

Feb 9th 2015, 3:37 PM 7,940 Views 2 Comments

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Manchester United sack scout over alleged racial slurs on Facebook
# Fired
From The42
# Fired

Manchester United sack scout over alleged racial slurs on Facebook

Jan 15th 2015, 11:24 AM 6,496 Views 11 Comments

A number of anti-immigrant messages were discovered on the Danish scout’s page.

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