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'Fix your face' | Vodafone worker's jibe over colleague's acne raises bullying issues for HR

Vodafone worker's jibe over colleague's acne raises bullying issues for HR

A worker was sacked after telling a colleague who wore make-up to cover his acne 'go and fix your face' before offering to fight him outside, according to an employment tribunal.

Chris Daley was dismissed after the incident which happened at Vodafone Automotive in Burnley, Lancashire, in October 2018.

The tribunal heard how the altercation unfolded between Daley and colleague Adam Ainsworth, regarding an IT issue.

Following a heated discussion about the issue, Daley, reportedly became 'irate' with Ainsworth and began to be aggressive.

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