This Wednesday, Continente responded to the news that the hypermarket chain had taken disciplinary action against an employee who stole a plastic bag in 2021, emphasizing that the “responsibilities and rights” of its employees are “clear and transparent.”
At issue is a 15-day suspension and a halving of salary and seniority that Continente imposed on an employee who left work with a plastic bag without pay. In accordance with JNThe hypermarket said in a statement that it “is committed to strict compliance with the law, protection of the company’s interests, and respect and protection of all its employees.”
An employee who returned a plastic bag when he was caught by a security guard has sued the company and sought compensation of €3,500 for non-pecuniary damage.