HMRC dismissals for gross misconduct hit five-year high as 179 civil servants sackedHMRC terminated 179 employees for gross misconduct in 2024, marking a significant increase and a firm stance on discipline.
Workers trick Apple into matching donations they never made, California officials saySix former Apple employees engaged in a fraudulent scheme to exploit charity donation matching, resulting in a significant financial loss for the company.
Unnamed NYC transit worker assigned to timekeeping unit falsified his own time shifts, MTA's Inspector General saysA bus dispatcher in NYC fraudulently altered his time records, violating procedures and encouraging others to do the same, as indicated in an MTA IG report.
Former Apple employees charged in alleged scheme to steal charity matching fundsSix former Apple employees charged with embezzling $152,000 through a fraud charity scheme exploiting Apple's gift-matching program.
Chelsea Piers claims worker used phony invoices to skim $80K - and it wants the money and his salary backA former Chelsea Piers employee is being sued for stealing nearly $80,000 through fake invoices, along with his entire salary.The lawsuit addresses fraudulent activities and civil conspiracy by the ex-employee and his partner.
HMRC dismissals for gross misconduct hit five-year high as 179 civil servants sackedHMRC terminated 179 employees for gross misconduct in 2024, marking a significant increase and a firm stance on discipline.
Workers trick Apple into matching donations they never made, California officials saySix former Apple employees engaged in a fraudulent scheme to exploit charity donation matching, resulting in a significant financial loss for the company.
Unnamed NYC transit worker assigned to timekeeping unit falsified his own time shifts, MTA's Inspector General saysA bus dispatcher in NYC fraudulently altered his time records, violating procedures and encouraging others to do the same, as indicated in an MTA IG report.
Former Apple employees charged in alleged scheme to steal charity matching fundsSix former Apple employees charged with embezzling $152,000 through a fraud charity scheme exploiting Apple's gift-matching program.
Chelsea Piers claims worker used phony invoices to skim $80K - and it wants the money and his salary backA former Chelsea Piers employee is being sued for stealing nearly $80,000 through fake invoices, along with his entire salary.The lawsuit addresses fraudulent activities and civil conspiracy by the ex-employee and his partner.
Nomura cuts CEO pay after ex-worker charged with robberyNomura's CEO and senior management will take pay cuts after serious allegations against a former employee raised concerns about the company's integrity.
People Are Calling Out The Most Out-Of-Pocket Things Their Coworkers Have Done, And It's WildA tile shop's employees were fired after management rented the warehouse to a porn studio, discovered through customer recognition.
Nomura cuts CEO pay after ex-worker charged with robberyNomura's CEO and senior management will take pay cuts after serious allegations against a former employee raised concerns about the company's integrity.
People Are Calling Out The Most Out-Of-Pocket Things Their Coworkers Have Done, And It's WildA tile shop's employees were fired after management rented the warehouse to a porn studio, discovered through customer recognition.
fromMiami Herald1 month agoFIFA suspends an executive accused of having sex with an underage teen in MiamiFIFA suspended an employee following his arrest for engaging in a sexual encounter with a minor.
Two more state employees fired after accessing Texans' private informationState employees misused private information of Texans seeking public assistance, leading to multiple firings and legal actions.
Why you should always be wary of insider threats: A disgruntled employee at a US industrial firm deleted backups and locked IT admins out of workstations in a failed data extortion attemptDisgruntled employees can exploit insider knowledge, leading to potential cyber extortion and operational disruption.
Employee in charge of all of Disneys menus arrested for hacking serversA fired Disney employee hacked the company's servers, potentially endangering customers' health by manipulating menu data and incurring significant costs for the company.
Ex-Disney techie arrested for potentially deadly menu hacksA former Disney employee was arrested for hacking the company's systems post-termination, significantly disrupting operations and raising security concerns.
British Museum 'running as normal' after alleged IT attack by former employeeThe British Museum has resumed normal operations after an IT incident caused by a former employee's unauthorized access.
Why you should always be wary of insider threats: A disgruntled employee at a US industrial firm deleted backups and locked IT admins out of workstations in a failed data extortion attemptDisgruntled employees can exploit insider knowledge, leading to potential cyber extortion and operational disruption.
Employee in charge of all of Disneys menus arrested for hacking serversA fired Disney employee hacked the company's servers, potentially endangering customers' health by manipulating menu data and incurring significant costs for the company.
Ex-Disney techie arrested for potentially deadly menu hacksA former Disney employee was arrested for hacking the company's systems post-termination, significantly disrupting operations and raising security concerns.
British Museum 'running as normal' after alleged IT attack by former employeeThe British Museum has resumed normal operations after an IT incident caused by a former employee's unauthorized access.
31 Unfathomably Unhinged Stories Of How THAT Coworker Got Fired At WorkHaving a chaotic coworker can create unexpected bonding experiences among colleagues.Unprofessional behavior in the workplace can lead to immediate and serious consequences.
NYC Transit boss and his female subordinate investigated for inappropriate work behaviorMTA workers faced scrutiny for leaving work for romantic meetings during paid shifts, highlighting issues of workplace ethics and oversight.
Horndog MTA workers engaged in on-the-clock hanky-panky, cozied up in car while working the rails: inspector generalTwo subway workers were caught in a romantic relationship during work hours, prompting investigations into their conduct.
NYC Transit boss and his female subordinate investigated for inappropriate work behaviorMTA workers faced scrutiny for leaving work for romantic meetings during paid shifts, highlighting issues of workplace ethics and oversight.
Horndog MTA workers engaged in on-the-clock hanky-panky, cozied up in car while working the rails: inspector generalTwo subway workers were caught in a romantic relationship during work hours, prompting investigations into their conduct.
Macy's lost track of $154m in expenses because of poor metricsMacy's revealed an internal investigation into a multimillion-dollar scheme manipulating delivery costs, impacting investor trust.
10 MBTA employees on leave amid criminal investigation at South Boston yardMBTA investigates employees' misuse of resources for private vehicle work during hours, highlighting the seriousness of the allegations.
Four MBTA employees fired in connection with investigation at Cabot YardFour MBTA employees were fired amid ongoing investigation into misconduct involving private vehicle work during hours.Ongoing investigations into misconduct at Cabot Yard lead to significant actions by MBTA.
2 more MBTA workers fired amid Cabot Yard investigationMBTA investigating employees for misconduct related to private vehicle work on the clock, leading to multiple firings and administrative leaves.
Macy's lost track of $154m in expenses because of poor metricsMacy's revealed an internal investigation into a multimillion-dollar scheme manipulating delivery costs, impacting investor trust.
10 MBTA employees on leave amid criminal investigation at South Boston yardMBTA investigates employees' misuse of resources for private vehicle work during hours, highlighting the seriousness of the allegations.
Four MBTA employees fired in connection with investigation at Cabot YardFour MBTA employees were fired amid ongoing investigation into misconduct involving private vehicle work during hours.Ongoing investigations into misconduct at Cabot Yard lead to significant actions by MBTA.
2 more MBTA workers fired amid Cabot Yard investigationMBTA investigating employees for misconduct related to private vehicle work on the clock, leading to multiple firings and administrative leaves.
Japan's Nomura bank boss takes 30% voluntary pay cut after worker tries to kill customerNomura CEO Kentaro Okuda has apologized and taken a pay cut following a serious crime involving a former employee, highlighting a shift in operational protocols.
Audit finds golf course employees violated city rules - Austin MonitorAustin Parks and Recreation employees misused city resources for personal profit while on the job, violating city codes and standards.
Man accused of hilariously bad opsec as alleged cybercrime spree detailedNot all insider threats are sophisticated; some stem from basic operational security negligence.
Inside the trade secrets lawsuit that has the alternative data industry buzzingYipit accuses former employees of stealing sensitive information to benefit rival MScience, raising significant concerns about intellectual property protection in the industry.
Google sues Indian employee over alleged leaksGoogle sued an ex-employee for sharing trade secrets related to Pixel chip designs, alleging misappropriation that undermined its intellectual property.
Inside the trade secrets lawsuit that has the alternative data industry buzzingYipit accuses former employees of stealing sensitive information to benefit rival MScience, raising significant concerns about intellectual property protection in the industry.
Google sues Indian employee over alleged leaksGoogle sued an ex-employee for sharing trade secrets related to Pixel chip designs, alleging misappropriation that undermined its intellectual property.
Macy's says employee hid up to $154 million in expenses, delays Q3 earningsMacy's reported weaker-than-expected sales due to hidden expenses and delays in full quarterly results.
A Macy's Employee Made Accounting Errors Worth $132 Million | EntrepreneurA Macy's employee concealed over $100 million in delivery expenses, prompting an independent investigation and delay of earnings reporting.
Macy's says employee hid up to $154 million in expenses, delays Q3 earningsMacy's reported weaker-than-expected sales due to hidden expenses and delays in full quarterly results.
A Macy's Employee Made Accounting Errors Worth $132 Million | EntrepreneurA Macy's employee concealed over $100 million in delivery expenses, prompting an independent investigation and delay of earnings reporting.
Today's reminder of the insider threat: LG Electronics USAA former Payroll Manager at LG Electronics violated data policies by emailing personal information to themselves, leading to an ongoing investigation and legal actions.
German art museum fires worker for hanging his own painting in galleryThe museum fired an employee for hanging his own painting in the gallery for personal gain.The incident went unnoticed by security, but the museum took swift action and terminated the employee's contract.
Today's reminder of the insider threat: LG Electronics USAA former Payroll Manager at LG Electronics violated data policies by emailing personal information to themselves, leading to an ongoing investigation and legal actions.
German art museum fires worker for hanging his own painting in galleryThe museum fired an employee for hanging his own painting in the gallery for personal gain.The incident went unnoticed by security, but the museum took swift action and terminated the employee's contract.
EY fired staff for an ethical breach after they watched multiple online training courses at the same timeEY fired dozens of US employees for code of conduct violations related to simultaneous online training course watching during an educational event.
Meta fires employees who abused its $25 Grubhub meal perkMeta fired employees for abusing Grubhub meal credits by ordering non-food items instead of intended meals.
Meta fires staffer on $400k a year for spending $25 meal credits on toothpaste and teaMeta fired staff for abusing a $25 meal stipend policy.Misuse included using funds for non-food items or ordering meals while off-site.
Meta fires employees for spending food allowances on personal items like acne pads and wine glassesMeta dismissed around two dozen employees for misusing meal vouchers, underscoring issues around expense policies amidst broader organizational restructuring.
Meta fires employees who abused its $25 Grubhub meal perkMeta fired employees for abusing Grubhub meal credits by ordering non-food items instead of intended meals.
Meta fires staffer on $400k a year for spending $25 meal credits on toothpaste and teaMeta fired staff for abusing a $25 meal stipend policy.Misuse included using funds for non-food items or ordering meals while off-site.
Meta fires employees for spending food allowances on personal items like acne pads and wine glassesMeta dismissed around two dozen employees for misusing meal vouchers, underscoring issues around expense policies amidst broader organizational restructuring.
California fire agency engineer arrested on suspicion of starting five wildfiresA Cal Fire employee was arrested for allegedly starting multiple brush fires in Northern California.
Cal Fire apparatus engineer arrested on suspicion of setting fires to forest landA Cal Fire employee has been arrested on suspicion of setting multiple wildfires, raising serious concerns about misconduct within the agency.
California fire agency engineer arrested on suspicion of starting five wildfiresA Cal Fire employee was arrested for allegedly starting multiple brush fires in Northern California.
Cal Fire apparatus engineer arrested on suspicion of setting fires to forest landA Cal Fire employee has been arrested on suspicion of setting multiple wildfires, raising serious concerns about misconduct within the agency.
21 People Who Were Fired From Their Jobs For Being Absolute Wackadoodles While On The ClockEmployees engaging in deceitful practices can significantly impact a business's resources and integrity.Surveillance and inventory management are essential tools in identifying employee misconduct.
Ex-armored car employee to receive probation for San Leandro robbery where driver was killed execution-styleA former fugitive pleaded no contest to being an accessory in a robbery that resulted in murder, highlighting criminal risks by ex-employees.
Dear Vicki - 'Two employees have sneakily set up a side hustle and are siphoning off my clients. What should I do?'Confronting employees directly may lead to resolution without legal involvement.Legal action should be a last resort; consider all consequences.
Commanders fire VP for comments made in videoThe Washington Commanders fired an employee for making anti-gay comments and disparaging remarks about players' intelligence, emphasizing their commitment to inclusivity.
Flight attendant wins case against airline after he being fired over off-the-clock Grindr hookup - QueertyDM won his unfair dismissal case against Virgin Australia amid allegations of misconduct including being hungover and a hookup incident.
Sainsbury's worker sacked after not paying for 30p bags for life during 30 shopSainsbury's worker sacked after 20 years for taking shopping bags without paying.
Flight attendant wins case against airline after he being fired over off-the-clock Grindr hookup - QueertyDM won his unfair dismissal case against Virgin Australia amid allegations of misconduct including being hungover and a hookup incident.
Sainsbury's worker sacked after not paying for 30p bags for life during 30 shopSainsbury's worker sacked after 20 years for taking shopping bags without paying.
American backtracks after blaming child for being filmed in bathroomAmerican Airlines disavowed blaming a 9-year-old for using a lavatory with a recording device placed by a former employee.
Wells Employees, So Adept At Forging Signatures And Altering Time Stamps Discover Power AutomateWells Fargo fired employees for simulating keyboard activity, showing a lack of tolerance for unethical behavior.
Wells Fargo fires more than a dozen employees for faking work: reportWells Fargo employees fired for faking work activity.
Wells Employees, So Adept At Forging Signatures And Altering Time Stamps Discover Power AutomateWells Fargo fired employees for simulating keyboard activity, showing a lack of tolerance for unethical behavior.
Wells Fargo fires more than a dozen employees for faking work: reportWells Fargo employees fired for faking work activity.