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Comcast store punished low sales by smashing pies in workers' faces, lawsuit claims

First publishedJul 29, 19:33 UTC
Last updatedJul 30, 13:03 UTC · 46m ago
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Comcast store punished low sales by smashing pies in workers' faces, lawsuit claims
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A Comcast store manager in Plainville, Connecticut, humiliated low-performing salespeople by smashing cream pies in their faces. The manager took videos of the incidents. Employees were also ordered to record their own videos.

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A Comcast store manager in Connecticut punished low-performing salespeople by smashing cream pies in their faces. The manager took videos of the incidents. Employees were also ordered to record their own videos. This happened at a Comcast store in Plainville, Connecticut.

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This story is important because it shows how some managers treat their employees unfairly. It also raises questions about workplace culture and management.

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What happened at the Comcast store?
A manager smashed cream pies in the faces of low-performing salespeople.
Where did this happen?
At a Comcast store in Plainville, Connecticut.
Why did the manager do this?
The lawsuit claims the manager wanted to humiliate the employees.
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