Policy | Emma Thompson defends employee axed after selfie request

For every employer, it is crucial that their employees adhere to company protocol. This can include following a smart dress code or adhering to rules when it comes to dealing with celebrity guests.

Yet, an employee who was reportedly sacked for flouting company protocol - after asking a celebrity guest for a selfie - has been defended by star actress Emma Thompson, the Metro reported.

After spotting Thompson and her celebrity pals dining at the exclusive restaurant, a waiter allegedly broke the eatery’s protocol by asking Thompson for a quick selfie.

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Additional reporting details claimed that the waiter had been suspended ‘until further notice’ the day after the incident occured.