Entitled Boss Will Fire Me If I Do Jury Duty, Judge Got Involved r/MaliciousCompliance

[@nunyabiznez6381]

There was a case many years ago where a juror attempted to get out of jury duty for the same reason but the judge didn't drag the employer into court. The juror was fired from his job and had served three weeks of jury duty for a longer than average trial. Then when the the judge dismissed the jury he said something flippant to the judge about losing his job. The judge was annoyed but asked further and the juror told him that his boss told him to lie or do whatever it takes to get out of jury duty just like in this video. The judge ordered the police to investigate and the end result was the employer was arrested and charged with jury tampering and was found guilty and sentenced to three years in prison and did 18 months. Then that original judge referred the juror to a lawyer who sued the employer for back pay and the juror ended up getting a year's wages out of the deal and the business ended up going out of business. The employer in this video is lucky he didn't go to prison.

[@jennlecher5604]

Yeah, you don’t feck with the Federal Government.

[@MatthewHarrisLawPLLC]

In Texas, the employer can be jailed, fined, and may have to pay damages to an employee just for THREATENING to fire someone for jury duty.

[@aliezahjuarez1212]

My boss is entitled this type of shit is gonna happen to her too

[@MatthewHarrisLawPLLC]

@@aliezahjuarez1212 Ooo get her!

[@aliezahjuarez1212]

@@MatthewHarrisLawPLLC I would but too much work ya know

[@MatthewHarrisLawPLLC]

@@aliezahjuarez1212 well if she ever acts out like that, it's a simple phone call to maker her comply.

[@GMAMEC]

Oh wow, I didn’t know they could take it that far.

[@florian8599]

I love it when bosses are so arrogant, they think they can interfere with government.

[@aliezahjuarez1212]

They can't the gov can do what they can but the bosses don't own them

[@totallynotalpharius2283]

Small business tyrants

[@PrincessQ-fj9ly]

​@@totallynotalpharius2283Yep. That about sums it up.

[@phoenixrising4573]

Ah, a bench warrant. Yeah... that's pretty much how you know you've made a judge really...REALLY angry, especially if they sent an officer of the court to go serve it. Even worse if it's in federal court, they can have your ass "detained" for a rather lengthy period of time for contempt...

[@Evilta]

It's literally illegal to prevent someone from attending a court order like jury duty

[@angelmaldonado7967]

Jury duty story, that boss got off light. Many judges would have charged him, had him thrown in jail, and set a bail hearing with a judge that wouldn't be in for at least a day if not two.

[@Allantitan]

And that’s if he’s lucky it’ll only be 2 days lol

[@angelmaldonado7967]

@@Allantitan US Federal law limits the courts to holding you for 3 day max with out charging you in court. They will err on the side of caution most times.

[@tailgunner2]

Good way for an employer to lose it's business license.

[@ivechang6720]

@@angelmaldonado7967 That was pre covid.

[@davidhefner5668]

Judge...I got screwed over twice by the court.....are you sure you want me on your jury.

[@OZARKMOON1960]

I think every employee threatened with job loss for jury duty should tell the judge outright and their manager / boss should be treated just like OP's boss was.

[@demonic_myst4503]

well it isnt really a optional thing to do jurt duty the emoloyer was comitting a crime

[@OZARKMOON1960]

@@demonic_myst4503 understood, but how many people are so nervous to go and answer honestly and possibly be chosen?

[@demonic_myst4503]

@@OZARKMOON1960 tbh i don't think law gives a damn their is many stupid laws that

[@kireta21]

@@demonic_myst4503 yup, it's called "duty" for a reason

[@marc-andreservant201]

The boss is real lucky he didn't get carted off to a jail cell. A lot of judges wouldn't give him a second chance.

[@jenniferpruitt6534]

There are laws against employers disciplining workers for jury duty. That pathetic excuse of an employer got off easy, I think he should have been locked up during the trial. The penalties for doing that go from fines to jail time.

[@MrBeevee5]

So, no mercy is he did it out of ignorance? I know it is considered no excuse, but I don't prescribe to that notion of law.

[@sandracox4341]

@@MrBeevee5, ignorance of law is no excuse. If you are a small business owner it is up to you to know laws. Jury Duty is one of our responsibilities as citizens. If no one ever showed up for jury duty how would anyone get a fair trial by a jury of their peers which is one of the bedrocks of our republic.

[@jormugand5578]

I can just imagine the judge getting more and more pissed off while the teen tells him why he can't do jury duty and both the staff (court clerks, bailiffs, etc), the legal teams for both parties and the other jurists looking at each other incredulously. I wonder how many of those present relayed the story to their friends, family, co-workers, etc?

[@phoenixrising4573]

His clerk probably had the warrant typed before the kid finished...

[@Metalhammer1993]

@@phoenixrising4573 absolutely. I'm not american but I could imagine this being a daily happenstance. like i have seen coworkers fired for their wife dying in a car crash and leaving with the police. (they were literally fetched by the police. that's standard custom in Germany. Boss fired them anyway). What is not ordinary is the judge making sure nothing happens to the kid

[@AbsolsRazorWind]

One time, I received a jury duty summons. I didn't know about it until I discovered it in a pile of old mail the year after. I live with my grandmother and I have ADHD + Aspergers Syndrome. I've always had difficulty getting my grandmother to open her mail, inform me of any mail addressed to me, figure out what mail is important, sort it out, and toss all the garbage when it's done. Apparently she had called the court clerk and informed them that I wasn't mentally capable of being on a jury and had never mentioned this to me until I asked about it in a panic after discovering the letter. Ever since then, I have gone to get the mail every day, or nearly every day, and I sort it with her, keeping all of mine and squaring it away quickly, and letting her do whatever she needs with her own (which is usually just letting it pile up). This was about 8 years ago and I've never received a summons since then, which is relieving to say the least.

[@Ax-xo4ux]

Usually you’re only summoned once or twice in your life (because there is so many people)

[@fhuber7507]

Go to jury selection. Tell the judge that the employer said he'd fire you for going. Judge will fix it. They don't tolerate that 💩

[@irishpanic]

Back in January I pinched a nerve in my neck. I asked my boss for a few days off to recover, which in reality took 2 months to recover from. Instead of giving me the 3 days off to recover he fired me instead. Saying I was still on probationary period. I had been there since September and had never called off or showed up late. He was a real piece of shit

[@Gr3nadgr3gory]

Tell workman's comp you did it at work.

[@irishpanic]

@@Gr3nadgr3gory It's probably too late for that but I'm ok now thanks

[@savvivixen8490]

Sounds pretty fekkin illegal to me...

[@MrBeevee5]

@@savvivixen8490 Nope. Perfectly legal in the States. Especially if he hadn't met his probationary period. Unfair? Yes. Illegal? No.

[@LunaP1]

Lesson of today kids: Don’t piss off the judge when jury duty is involved.

[@brodericksiz625]

Sure, but mostly I love your pfp

[@ashtu31]

Which story is that?

[@rusdanibudiwicaksono1879]

@@ashtu31 2nd story.

[@deathbytouch4252]

It’s generally smart not to piss off judges

[@dancingnature]

I’d rather be lost in the jungles of Brazil Than to face the judge this morning the way he feels Short Long - Here Comes the Judge. Thanks for the earworm lol

[@pattyputman4409]

RE: Jury duty...4 months after I moved out of state I received a jury summons with my new address on it! I tried calling the Jury Commissioner but could only get the automated message for who needed to report the next day. After looking at the fine print, they had a section to fill out if you couldn't fulfill your duty. I filled it out saying I no longer lived in the state and highlighted the address on the form. I know those things are auto generated from the voter rolls, but come on...they couldn't program it to look at the address and reject out of state ones. (They had my new address because I received a vote by mail ballot and called the election office to take me off the voter roll.)

[@danielleporter1829]

It's illegal in most of the US for employers to. threaten an employee's job if they are called to serve Jury duty or has to go to the polls to vote. OP''s boss got just what he deserved.

[@Coira2]

Thanks for giving me something to listen to Mark. My grandma passed away a couple of days ago unexpectedly, and ive just been listening to you to think about anything else. Your voice is soothing enough to help me fall asleep. Thank you for all you do.

[@MarkNarrations]

Oh Coira, I'm sorry to hear that my friend. Please look after yourself and much love to you and the family.

[@Coira2]

I'm doing my best, I've been cooking up a storm to leave dinner care packages for my nearby family, we're in lockdown.

[@MarkNarrations]

@@Coira2 That's a lovely thing to do. Well done Coira now if we could just find a machine to duplicate good eggs like yourself the world would be awesome :)

[@GabrielleTollerson]

sorry for your loss 💔

[@ShowdogTiger]

I had a chuckle with the shit or get off the pot. That was what my husband said when he proposed. We dated for nine and a half years. He is an engineer and is very single minded. He said he did not get a ring because he expected me to choose what I wanted. Told me what my budget was and told me have at it. I did not choose a diamond. I wanted an Emerald because he is Irish and I can get jealous. The jeweler advised me not such a good choice as I do dogs and horses and it is a 7.5 maybe 8 on a very good day. She asked me what my favorite color was and I said red. Two weeks later she calls me and says come to the store at noon. When I was walking down the street to her shop a limo pulled up with two HUGE men and a little tiny guy with two briefcases. We walked in at the same time. My jeweler locked the door behind us. We went back to her office. The man opened the two cases and stood back. She told me shut up and pick one. I did. She only charged me for my budget. The rest was my wedding gift. Last time we had it appraised I could buy a 2019 Lamborghini Aventador My husband is pleased. It lives in a safe and I now wear a ring with presentation stones from Macy's to dog shows and field trials. Been together since 1977.

[@thunderx81]

If I could give you more likes I would because this is by far the best comment I have ever read. He gave you chose in what ring you really wanted and did just that.

[@tinydancer7426]

Why get a ring that apparently has to be locked up for you to feel it is safe. And, did you get a red stone or a green stone? You said you wanted to get an emerald ..... and the jeweler made a point of asking what you favorite color was, you said red .... so what color did you get?

[@ShowdogTiger]

@@tinydancer7426 I bought a ruby. I run a poutry farm so rings are not a bright idea. I wear it when we go out. Cooties 19 has homeless drug addicts living in the forest behind our farm. All my jewelry is in the safe.

[@tinydancer7426]

@@ShowdogTiger Ah. Good point. Is it safe to assume the safe is in your home as opposed to a safety deposit box?

[@ShowdogTiger]

@@tinydancer7426 yes.

[@Sakuraqueen]

The kid covered in shit made my afternoon!! I burst out laughing so much!! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 Then the jurry story was the icing on the cake!!

[@kellypatterson8506]

OMG LOL I LOVE THAT JUDGE

[@cornbread12987]

Don't mess with a judge. Challenging their authority is the fastest way to get the book trown at you.

[@saltytoshiro3685]

Day 117, video 2 of reminding Mark that he's amazing and that his work is appreciated ❤️

[@bernedettekuteyi3843]

No company or employer can stop anyone from doing their jury service. This is a Government requirement or the person will go to jail.

[@destinysphinx27]

not sure which had me laughing more, the title of story 3 or Mark laughing at the kid who faced the queen of spades ... and lost. 🤣

[@zapacunotres59]

The jury one, that's an awesome judge. Coffee Biker ome, I'm shocked he apologized! I expected him to go off or something, but for him to admit that he was wrong is amazing.

[@broken_queer_but_fighting8589]

Hey you yes you remember to take care of yourself gosh darn it, you are always valid, and I love you and care about you so please take care of yourself 💜💜🤗🤗💜💜🤗🤗

[@charlottevandewalle8836]

Here’s a deal: you take care of me when I’m deepdiving in research for writing and in return I cook and bake all the desserts you could ever want 💙💙💙

[@broken_queer_but_fighting8589]

@@charlottevandewalle8836 oooo but ill do it in return cause I also like to do it 💜💜🤗🤗💜💜🤗🤗💜💜🤗🤗

[@StarSong936]

Possibly a little confusing here: I went out to eat with a friend. As she invited me, I expected her to pay. I'm retired and on a limited income. Anyhow, when we were done eating it became clear to me that she wanted me to pay. My part of the bill was $10.00. Her part of the bill was $40.00. I paid, and gave a $20.00 tip. I told her, next time, we each pay our own. She has not gone out with me since.

[@songohan3321]

Some people get a little power and let it go to their heads. Then they end up doing something that does not end well.

[@LordDaret]

Just because you have power does not mean that others also endowed with power will not be able to counter yours. A valuable lesson some must learn harshly.

[@ch33seweasel42]

The people in story 3 are absolute dears, I hope that kid comes back, because the way you explained your reaction to a.. shitty.. situation, is exactly what that kid needs to see more of. Based on mom's reaction to being told it's not safe behind the greenhouse, I completely understand why he's throwing things like that.

[@strudel_reviews]

Never piss the judge off but I had an employer schedule me when I was summoned for Jury duty even though I had given notice at least 2 months in advance

[@MaryTheresa1986]

What ended up happening?

[@strudel_reviews]

@@MaryTheresa1986 left that boss a note saying I have jury duty and if I don't go I can go to jail and I'm pretty sure he cut my hours and fired me in retaliation

[@MaryTheresa1986]

@@strudel_reviews You should've sued him. You probably would've gotten a decent settlement.

[@strudel_reviews]

@@MaryTheresa1986 he used a company policy of drawer shortages to cover his ass as he left employees to train themselves

[@InfernalDrake117]

@@strudel_reviews Doesn’t matter, a judge woulda took one look at the case and come down on his ass and the company like a ton of bricks. Laws trump ANY company policy or contract.

[@novabrilliant4510]

Love some malicious compliance! Thanks Mark 😊

[@sarahjaneuldricks6729]

Pro tip: judges are the human equivalent of "fuck around and find out"

[@mkaylor121]

I love that snarky waiter from the first story

[@chaoticwonder3278]

That last one with the client remote (secure) computer should have lost the employer the contract on the spot. Since OP no longer had credentials, they must have shared not only the laptop but also the other employee's credentials. This is a HUGE security violation for any company that takes theirs seriously, which the client seems to do. Not only that, both employees who shared those credentials could have been blacklisted from any future contracts or employment with that client.

[@angietyndall7337]

In the U.S. employers HAVE to let you OFF for Jury Duty, otherwise they face Legal Ramifications!!

[@iananderson5050]

Judges like that are good people who truly have respect for the court system.

[@chulutheimposter5415]

Hello Mark!! I wish you a great night!! I am playing among us right now, and now I have something to listen to while doing so! Sorry if this is rushed!

[@kaz1846]

You laughing at these made my day, because it made funny stories even funnier. Thanks for bringing some sunshine to my shit day Mark.

[@kellypatterson8506]

Jury duty is something I'll never see, they see my class A CDL and nope... long haul trucker.

[@ericweeks8386]

I've been called to the "jury pool" a couple of times here in Texas. First time the judge flat out said to pool of 72 people: "If you DON'T want to be selected, answer the lawyers (DA and Defense) questions." Basically, if you are a lump, the lawyers want you. If you have a mind, and aren't afraid to use it, they don't. I was not selected for either jury... :)

[@game.master69]

Got called they asked for my ID and dismissed me automatically class a cdl

[@Bluesonofman]

I was done once but never had to serve

[@themondaymonocot5279]

The groovy purple and pink background made think I was getting an ad for Baskin Robbins for just a second. Anyway that how I'm justifying blaming you for my ice cream craving.

[@Dragonemperess]

Bout to go get a Klondike bar.

[@ivechang6720]

Mmm. Ice cream.😋🍨

[@maobfh]

Lots of lessons here! I had a boss like the idiot in the last story. Worked at a hospital and 3 of the 4 managers i had to deal with were stupid like that. Save a nickel and blow a thousand. I warned them more than once what was going to happen if they continued in that vein. One of them decided to retaliate for the very private and softly worded warning that if she continued throwing out profit for high non paying numbers that she would bankrupt the department. She refused to let me talk to insurance companies, insisting that it was a clerical job not seeming to comprehend that the precertification could not possibly provide the clinical information that the insurance company needed to approve an unusual request. So patient is left untreated and we don't see the revenue for a much needed procedure. I could go on, but what's the point. I left on medical leave after she very publicly accused me of drug use and failed to very publicly announce that i passed all of the drug tests. I called her bluff and made it a physician based decision as to when i should return to work. Knowing the story, and i didn't need to add to the tale she was so blatantly obvious in her tactics, the doctor walked very very slowly signing me off to return to work. In the meantime? Because of the fear based management, the remarkably incompetent decisions 3 of the 4 steps to the top, the hospital went belly up - bankrupt - within a year. She still works there though not over that department. She/they lost 100% of their most competent staff and patients now go elsewhere. I am always amazed at how people risk their company with high school level cliques and distrust and the good employees are under utilized or short lived but their buddies are still there clogging up the works.

[@OZARKMOON1960]

Maybe I'm too logical, but why didn't last OP just tell client he had to make the request for update on computer directly to the temp agency? That is usually the way things are done.

[@bestaround3323]

It was his higher-ups, and if he did that then they wouldn't have learned anything, and he would probably get in trouble for back talk or something. Plus if he did that he wouldn't get to screw them over.

[@jettanyx1]

Most states have very strict and well defined laws about jury duty, never mess with the court system.

[@anyathepanther7977]

I feel like that Boss just did that, becouse OP was only 18 at that time. People tend to believe that younger employes wouldnt never go against them.

[@scousemouse9566]

The kid being covered in shit was the best story today , made me laugh 🧇🧇🧇 have a great night Mark 🧇🧇🧇

[@mareegray4105]

this one had me laughing to I spit out my coffee

[@ajwinberg]

I love malicious compliance stories. They are my favorite.

[@FluffieXStarshine]

I love Canadian coffee shop. I even get their coffee imported here in the states. But I confuse the workers there so much. I like dark roast black. I get no cream? No sugar? a lot. Only coffee shop that doesn't ask or treat me weird is the "running doughnut" one. Lol

[@bunnysash3298]

Boss: You're not going to Jury Duty! Jude: I and the Federal Government took that personally.

[@nemo7782]

The judge rocked it! Jury Duty is the civic responsibility of every citizen to perform. His actions rightfully put the fear of God into that ignorant employer. Kudos!

[@juliopeinado2660]

Imagine having to go to jury duty and your boss happens to be in trial.

[@panagea2007]

Sometimes I'll go into a sub shop and say, "I'd like an egg salad sub, hold the bread", just to see look on the clerk's face until he realizes I'm kidding.

[@MildredCady]

Re coffee shop story. I miss that Canadian/upstate NY coffee chain. And I work for the green place.

[@katie8732]

The Canadian coffee chain has gone downhill the past few years sadly..

[@sct913]

"I picked a week to attend jury duty." Not the way it works. They tell you when to appear in the notice. You can request the location be changed, or give a reason why you cannot attend, but you don't select or determine the date.

[@BrooksMoses]

That depends on the state. Some states ask you to pick a convenient week from a range of weeks.

[@sct913]

@@BrooksMoses First I've heard of this,, but it makes sense. Also seems like a good way to encourage people to actually serve. Thanks for the info.

[@FlamesofJagger]

I'll admit that most of the livestream stories made me laugh. The only one that came across so seriously were the AITA stories. Those were just spicy. Anyway I hope all is well Mark. Have an excellent day/evening and waffle on dude. Waffle Gang forever!!!

[@Gr33nP1x13]

ROFL! Sorry. Had to replay 6:40 repeatedly, just for "lad kicked a rabbit, girl brains with shovel, rough but effective justice" followed by Mark snickering (you KNOW you imagined some young lad kicking a rabbit & a little girl going 'oh hell no, he didn't!') 😂🤣😂🤣😂👍

[@wheelywheelygood]

2people sharing one computer really makes sense after all her bosses had been sharing one brain cell for years and that worked out fine

[@katiegeorgeripia]

Story 2: That's absolutely awesome 💯

[@broken_queer_but_fighting8589]

Whoever is reading this i send hugs and great vibes. Drink water, eat food, nap, take a break, take care of yourself gosh darn it. And if you don't I swear I will find you and keep you in a cottage and take care of you. 🤗🤗💜💜🤗🤗💜💜🤗🤗💜💜🤗🤗💜💜🤗🤗💜💜🤗🤗💜💜🤗🤗💜💜🤗🤗💜💜

[@queen_of_flatulence]

You are beautiful!

[@katiesmith2031]

You are wonderful

[@broken_queer_but_fighting8589]

@@queen_of_flatulence so are you 💜💜🤗🤗💜💜🤗🤗

[@broken_queer_but_fighting8589]

@@katiesmith2031 so are you 💜💜🤗🤗💜💜🤗🤗

[@nonbinarybannana]

And you are early. HOW DO U DO THIS EVERY DAY!

[@SMey54]

It is normal to get paid for jury duty. It is not usually very much.

[@dergluckliche4973]

The OP meant paid by their employer

[@SMey54]

@@dergluckliche4973 Again, in the US, it is illegal for an employer to penalize an employee for serving on a jury. The employer must file proof that the would incur undue hardship if the employee were to be absent from work to serve. Also, the court often provides a nominal fee.

[@dergluckliche4973]

@@SMey54 www.employmentlawhandbook.com/leave-laws/jury-duty-leave-laws/ See the link. Depending on state, employers aren't required to pay employees for jury duty. Employers who don't pay for jury duty fall into the same category as those who don't provide health insurance, maternity or other conventionally bare minimum benefits: crappy.

[@escapec1077]

Maybe it just takes time but when you’ve worked long enough you get to the point of whatever they’re paying me to do this however dumb it seems to be.

[@kiwikiwi1586]

The purple looks so cool 👍

[@lalipopz90]

i looooove the man came back in and apologized cause he coulda just never showed his face again lmao i wonder what the other dude did when he drank his lmao

[@thedestroyasystem]

For some reason, getting strong r/thathappened vibes from story 2 Edit: aaand story 4

[@derpionderpson1424]

If the company with the prepping bays were smart they would pay 50% of the remaining time as a bonus... that way workers have incentive to finish faster and be able to help out with other things making the company’s production increase while the actual cost for the task is still lower then if the worker had been working the entire time... but then I guess that would require a company that’s not pure greed but also a bit of reason...

[@MiakaKirino]

12 and 12 with just a drop of coffee... that sounds like something I would drink, stuck someplace where I can't get tea. I spent something like 15 years trying to find a palatable coffee, because that's what my parents drink, and because I'm American. Eventually I figured out that my body just does not like coffee, and I'm better off with tea or soda for my caffeine fix.

[@TnT_F0X]

My boss once said death is no excuse not to work! He isn't stupid enough to defy a jury duty order though.

[@TheKennethECarper]

Well gee, he sounds like an exciting guy.

[@nonbinarybannana]

Hey mark. Keep up the good work and keep your mental health im check. Stay safe and drive safe

[@jaybea365]

To the last story; every read the "Evil Overlords handbook'? One of its' point is, I will have a 5 year old as an advisor, if they can find fault with a plan, I will not do it. Man if only the business world was this sensible...

[@jormugand5578]

As far as the bartender story goes I just have to point out that the guy didn't ask for a straw either.

[@pulsefel9210]

ah story 6 is a lovely one i see all too often. "but im the one buying", "they arent in the store", "im old enough", "they dont have an ID"....the excuses go on and on. my response is just NO ID NO SALE.

[@itjustmemanning8441]

Loved all the stories 😊! Thanks Mark ❣

[@UwU-235]

Let’s go! Video after work!

[@kelleygreengrass]

You're not at all required to ID both people. So a mom with her kid can't buy beer for the dad at home or vice versa? You can. If you're under the impression they're buying it for a minor you can refuse the sale, but it is not at all required to ID both people unless both people ask for cigars. What a liar.

[@Josku2411]

Thought i was notified late i was mistaken

[@jacegallagher8589]

The owner got off lucky. MOST judges would have already thrown him in jail.

[@jormugand5578]

Not sure why OP helped the kid who fell into the mound of manure especially since his life wasn't in danger. Let his mother do it. After all didn't she say it was none of their business? PS- I wonder if his mother let into the house to take a bath or just used the garden hose? "You are not dragging that shit into my clean house."

[@TailsFan]

Coffee story: ...Did he serve L from "Death Note"? XD Did he want any coffee with that sugar and cream? XDDD

[@RRW359]

I know MC isn't always supposed to make the OP look good, but just to be clear as to what happened in story 1, the BF said something because culture expects him to and because of that the worker (AKA OP) guilted him into paying as much as possible (most of which goes to the owners of the business)?

[@ivechang6720]

Sharing a computer? They weren't even smart enough to allot it to one person for x number of hours then the same to the other giving each person a half day off! 😂

[@jameswands9596]

I love the judge

[@crustycurmudgeon2182]

Hands down, the bartender soaking that douche's elbow with coke on the bar (adding a straw!), is the single-most hilarious event I've heard of in bartender lore! Rock on!

[@barbaraunderwood1762]

Loved the revenge on the owner by the judge. Would have

[@Lilmiket1000]

Is this a surprise or something. Bosses always threaten your job when you cant work usually. Regardless of the reason. Jury duty or voting. Too many people still don't know that's actually illegal. But too many bosses actually get away with it too. Of course, they won't put in their records that they fired you because you performed your civic duties. lol. They will make up some other reason or pick something out that happened way in the past. Or set you up by telling you you are off but then changing the schedule and saying you have too many absences lol. It's always a way for them to get what they want.

[@LeScratch89]

It's totally legal in most of the US to fire someone for taking time off to vote, and of course there's always the 'we don't want you anymore, get out' excuse to get around the illegal firings. It's on the former employee to prove it and it's basically impossible to prove if the employer isn't a complete dumbass.

[@fahlur]

oh that reminds me when my work gave my attendance infractions for being on jury duty instead of work. OH boy they had a bad day with a phone call from the county clerk to the corporate office. was in the office discussing it with them, turned into an argument because they tried to pull a fast one, said I could of been at work because it was in the morning. But because here in my state its illegal to work the night before jury duty. BOY they got a lovely phone call. store manager was sweating when his market AND regional rained down on him about the supervisor and the personal person. Lets just say his bad day was nothing compared to what he gave those 2. I had 6 jury duty dates all 6 I got infraction pointed, despite providing all documentation that I needed to give for proof that I attended jury duty. Everything was done to the note. From the proper call log under jury duty, to a copy of the letter proving my JD dates. best part is when the supervisor tried to lie, and everything was in fact in my file and copies in my digital file with corporate, hell they brought copies proving it was there.

[@cayenigma]

It seems to be my off day, cannot really fathom what happened in story 1. Can someone clarify? The young man said he pays, the waiter treats him as if he would pay, and then the father of the girl pays. I´m lost. Is the point to humiliate the young man?

[@erikrungemadsen2081]

The young man said he would order for the whole table, you don't do that unless you are paying, and normally you would allow people to chose what they want, kid basically emasculated his father-in-law and treated the entire table as children.

[@cynicalrabbit915]

Mark Thank you for a very humorous video. I couldn't help but 😆 at all the stupidity in these stories Ì worked for an idiot but to be fair he treated everyone the same. Including berating his wife in front of me which I thought was inappropriate. To be fair to his wife (a very nice person who I wondered how she'd put up with him) she didn't do anything wrong because the very next day she complied with his instructions from her previous dressing down. He took her to task completely saying the opposite of what he'd told her how to handle the same situation. I even had a couple of his clients state the only reason they were doing business with him was he was cheaper than the competition and they thought he was an idiot because he acted like such a bigshot.

[@Shaden0040]

In the US if you do jury duty the first day or three days is paid by the court #50./a day, and after that if unemployed or retired, the same $50./day, other wise your current employer must pay you regulat salary or wages40 hr./week.

[@debbielmitchell4880]

Pup314 - the two times I had jury duty (the last was about 10 - 15 years ago) I was paid $8 per day by the court. Would have been really nice to get $50. 😊

[@notaperson6646]

A TRIPLE TRIPLE that’s so much cream and sugar I’m shocked he noticed

[@krowqueen4497]

Bruh why can’t the housekeepers unclog the drains.I’m a housekeeper and I’m used to unclogging drains Maintanance should be for actual important things that can’t be fixed by the average individual.Edit:like if the sinks are leaking or something,or they call someone who is capable if they don’t have the experience in a particular area.

[@nemeanlioness]

do jury, get fired don't, get fined

[@queen_of_flatulence]

Mark you're beautiful!

[@katiesmith2031]

So are you queen always remember that

[@HubiKoshi]

When a bully gets approached by the biggest kid in school who is holding a baseball bat.

[@JayeEllis]

Oh yeah, the judge will get involved. You're legally required to answer a summons from the courts - including a jury summons.

[@bonniebaldridge1248]

Especially enjoyable show today, thanks, Mark!

[@MarkNarrations]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@sycho-tech5104]

Story 5: I understand how you might find that stupid and unreasonable. But for most business (at least in the U.S.), wean you finish early it just means they don’t have to pay you for the full day, or can pile on more work than you wear hired for. Hired to clean the garage and finish early, guess that means you have time to do the shed to.

[@josephbons1]

There's no way that bartender story happened and if it did there's no way he kept his job. There's no way an owner is going to take them wasting product and dirtying the bar because some a****** didn't want ice.

[@My9thMyJoy]

I work IT and I don’t really buy that computer one. A missing software update is a security concern and policy settings on our end may prevent you from connecting to company programs etc, but replacing a computer takes maybe an hour and you’ll get a crappy temp device to use in the meantime. For the life of me I don’t understand this possibly taking a week to resolve.

[@BankruptMonkey]

Legally your boss has to pay you for your time serving jury duty, at least in the US. It's less than minimum wage but it's still some money per hour of jury duty that they must pay you.

[@Cheycartoongirl8]

Hello Waffle Gang! Hope you all having a great day! Life Hack: Want another way on how to kill fruit flies? Turn off all the lights off but one. Wait for them to congregate there. Then light up a lighter and shut off your light source. They'll all fly right into the lighter's fire and burn their wings off.

[@savieeveelover3366]

Do it with a candle instead

[@theacornsystem6108]

Thank you so much, I have a small fly problem so I’m going to try this

[@KittenUndercover]

Another way - put a small amount of apple cider vinegar or fruit juice in a cup, cover the top with plastic wrap and poke one very small hole in it, just big enough for them to get in. They’ll go for the liquid and won’t be able to get out of the cup.

[@reddogf.1389]

@@KittenUndercover you have to add dishsoap and create a foam, otherwise they wont die in the water.

[@rosebloodwater13]

Funny thing is I have to go in at the end of the month to find out if I have to do jury duty. 😑

[@petermizon4344]

ITS THE LAW THAT YOU ATTEND JURY SERVICE, UNLESS YOU HAVE A ROCKHARD EXCUSE, THIS BOSS NEEDS JAIL, YOU MIGHT GOT TO JAIL UF NOT ATTEND