• t0fr@lemmy.ca
    301·
    9 months ago

    Guess things are about to get started in the court of public opinion

    • kbal@fedia.io
      39·
      9 months ago

      I rule this easily-faked collection of whatsapp screenshots from an anonymous source admissible as evidence on the grounds that if you were going to fake it, you’d probably make them spicier than that.

      • omgitsaheadcrab
        102·
        9 months ago

        I’m inclined to agree. Looks like there was at least something going on between them too. Not sure it’s fireable but Geri should probably kick him to the kerb.

        • CaptDust
          111·
          9 months ago

          If it’s enough for Geri to kick him to the curb (and personally, I agree it is) then it’s not a big assumption to say he crossed the line into a relationship of romantic interest with a subordinate - and that point essentially becomes a fireable offense. These tend to be very explicitly defined in company policies because of the conflict of interest it creates.

          At least this would be true in a normal company but ayyee wacky race team - who knows!

          • DV8@lemmy.world
            4·
            9 months ago

            I don’t necessarily agree that the screenshots shown here would warrant being fireable. Though I’m willing to change my opinion if he does this with all his subordinates or there’s some additional information that shows him being more coercive. Or some extra explanation of how my perspective is wrong, which it could be.

            A reprimand would be in order though. And ofcourse his wife is entitled to being extremely mad and dissapointed.

            • Kainsley@lemmy.world
              6·
              9 months ago

              Almost all management contracts have a fraternisation clause. If any of these leaks are true (I don’t see how they are going to prove it at this point and it all seems a bit funky to me) then it would almost definitely be a fireable offence.

            • AlexisFR@jlai.lu
              3·
              9 months ago

              He cheated on his previous pregnant wife to get with Geri, si she probably knows what she signed up for.

              • DV8@lemmy.world
                6·
                9 months ago

                I just have, so adjusting my opinion accordingly. This clearly is abuse of power and inappropriate behaviour in the workplace that goes beyond an inappropriate but not abusive attempt to have a romantic relationship with a coworker.

                It’s ridiculous RB thinks he can stay in his position.

      • TheGrandNagus@lemmy.worldEnglish
        92·
        9 months ago

        I think Horner’s a piece of shit (for cheating on his pregnant long-time girlfriend in particular - I have zero respect for people who do things like that).

        But I’d still prefer to know if there was a legit case of sexual harassment before I’m comfortable branding him as one

  • Microw@lemm.ee
    271·
    9 months ago

    Oof

    Like for real, I have no idea who has the right position in the relevant actions themselves.

    But it’s obvious that outside of those allegations, there is a power struggle going on within this company.

  • CaptDust
    271·
    9 months ago

    Popcorn heeere! Caramel, cheese or salted! Getcha popcorn heeereeee!

    • SatouKazuma@lemmy.world
      14·
      9 months ago

      I’d say salted only, because this thread, and the larger Formula 1 community, are about to turn into the largest goddamn saltmine since the end of the 2021 season.

      • CaptDust
        6·
        9 months ago

        I’m just tryin to make a livin, okay bud? The demand for salt is through the roof and it’s been tough keeping it stocked.

  • naeap@sopuli.xyz
    52·
    9 months ago

    Link already deleted or is it just me?
    I thought X is all about free speech and stuff?