Charity Worker Lost Job Over Refugee Comments
Update: 2026-01-05
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A Salvation Army worker in Scotland, Charles Markie, lost his unfair dismissal case after making insensitive comments about refugees. Despite nearly twenty years of service, his remarks during a chat about housing shortages led to his termination. Markies aggressive response and denial of racism didnt sway the tribunal, which ruled his firing was justified due to gross misconduct. This case underscores the high standards of conduct expected in charity work with vulnerable groups.
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