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Daily Mail
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Employee leaves boss speechless with scathing response after getting laid off from her job
A woman is being praised for roasting her boss during a layoff call that has now racked up millions of views on TikTok. Karson Bree, a graphic designer and digital creator, shared the now-viral footage of her being laid off from a local magazine job she held for less than three months. In the video, which has more than 2.3 million views and counting, Karson sat on a Zoom call with two senior staffers and a HR rep whose faces have been blurred out. She is then told her employment is being 'terminated effective immediately.' When she asked why, she was met with an awkward silence - nearly 10 seconds of no one knowing what to say - before it was stated: 'The publication went out late, it went out with typos, and we just feel that the design wasn't necessarily a good fit for the publication.' But Karson didn't take that quietly and immediately pushed back: 'Every step along the way I have met my requirements and quiet honestly a lot of the reasonings as to why it was late was dependent upon you.' Citing the reasons she believed to be behind the chaos, she listed late materials, lack of access to essential accounts, and radio silence from her boss when she asked for support. 'I received very little feedback from you,' she said directly to her manager (who we find out is named Julie), 'and there were many times I reached out with no reply whatsoever.' TikTok users showed support for Karson, praising her for speaking up She also pointed out the unprofessionalism of getting a message at 11pm the night before informing her of the layoff - and then having her work access revoked immediately. And she didn't stop there, adding: 'I feel like I've done every step of the way of trying to do this job to the best of my abilities and quite frankly you have made it very difficult... 'If you guys want to maintain a good team, you need to make sure your leadership also possesses the strengths needed to produce a well-designed magazine.' Despite being reminded the meeting was 'not about Julie,' Karson took the opportunity to tell her: 'Since starting, my biggest frustration was working with you. I want that to be known.' She then ended the call with a perfectly cold sign-off: 'It's been lovely working with you, Kendall. I cannot say the same for you, Julie. Have a great day.' In the comment section, thousands praised her professionalism, honesty, and ability to advocate for herself in real-time. 'That was so embarrassing for them,' one TikTok user wrote. 'The awkward silence when you asked them questions spoke volumes. They clearly didn't have any reason to terminate you,' another user chimed in. Other users shared their own toxic experiences with the corporate world 'This must have been such a hard call. You handled yourself like a leader on this call - your former leadership evidently did not,' said another. Other TikTok users shared their own frustrations about the corporate world. 'I'm so tired of employers not being able to provide solid reasons to why they are letting people go especially with no prior infractions,' one user shared. 'Not gonna lie, this is almost word for word how I got let go from my job and word for word how I confronted them,' someone else added. 'I'm so glad I'm not the only one that had the courage to stand up to incompetent leadership.'
Entrepreneur
22-05-2025
- Business
- Entrepreneur
Inside the Fight for Injured Workers' Rights: How Legal Advocates Are Shaping Safer Workplaces
Holding employers and businesses accountable by providing proper treatment and compensation changes the workplace dynamic and balances the scales between employees and employers. Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. You're reading Entrepreneur Asia Pacific, an international franchise of Entrepreneur Media. Workplace injury law is no longer just about compensation. It is about systemic accountability and the evolving role of a work injury attorney as a personal lawyer and labor advocate. Choosing the right legal experts can be daunting, especially during injury recovery, but it is a pivotal step in providing justice for those without legal expertise or resources to take on large insurance companies. Holding companies accountable for workplace injuries sets a bar for other companies regarding compliance and brings about systemic change. Holding employers and businesses accountable by providing proper treatment and compensation changes the workplace dynamic and balances the scales between employees and employers. Commonly Mishandled Work Injuries Slips, trips, and falls are the most common mishandled work injuries that can result in permanent physical damage and lost wages. These incidents can lead to fractures, sprains, and head injuries that require medical treatment but often go unnoticed until it is too late. If the injuries are not evaluated immediately, workers lose access to workers' compensation benefits, which is unfortunately common. Overexertion is another injury that is often overlooked. These injuries can be caused by carelessness or a lack of training on how to correctly pick up and handle heavy items in the workplace, leading to pulled muscles, strained ligaments, and more serious back and neck injuries. How Legal Advocates Shape Safer Work Spaces Legal advocates are shaping safer workspaces by providing expert advice and support to workers navigating workplace safety concerns. They are experts in this field of law and know what needs to be done immediately after an injury to assist injured workers. There is generally a stack of confusing paperwork following a workplace injury, and a skilled attorney can help navigate the paperwork, file necessary forms, and seek legal remedies when a worker's safety is in question. Attorneys often do not charge fees unless the victim wins their trial, easing the financial burden of the injured and allowing them to focus on recovery so they can get back to their livelihood sooner. Legal advocates can also raise awareness about workplace safety issues from a larger platform than that of an injured worker, highlighting the need for systemic change in the workplace. How the Gig Economy and Remote Work Complicate Traditional Worker Comp Claims The gig economy and remote work complicate traditional workers' compensation claims by not establishing a clear link between the work and the injury. Gig and remote workers are often considered independent contractors, excluding them from workers' compensation. This makes it challenging to prove injuries occurred during work hours. is a team of Florida attorneys who share the goal of helping people of all walks of life with their legal matters. This includes personalized representation for workers injured on the job in any accident. The firm represents clients throughout Florida and provides free consultations to understand the situation better and provide the best care possible. Firms like these are changing the landscape of worker rights by providing the expertise and resources needed to fight big insurance claims. They are also beneficial in enabling injured workers to get back to their lives and focus on recovery while they handle the minutiae of litigation and settlements. Workers' compensation attorneys are an invaluable asset for receiving deserved benefits, but their role is about more than receiving compensation. Holding employers and companies accountable to their workers is a critical aspect of what injury attorneys do, forcing a systemic change in the workplace. By setting fair standards for both employee and employer, workers' compensation cases set the bar for fair compensation and create a safer workplace.
