Stupid - Chicago Car Salesman Fired for wearing Packers Tie

**Alundil** · 01-25-11, 03:31 PM

Packers necktie gets car salesman fired - chicagotribune.com

John C. Stone might be the most famous Green Bay Packers fan in Chicago.

The 34-year-old Roseland resident was fired Monday from his job as a car salesman at an Oak Lawn Chevrolet dealership for wearing a Packers tie to work, but he’s already been offered a job at another dealership and been interviewed live on a nationwide sports radio show.

Further into the article for those who might wonder....but not read:

Stone said that when he showed up at work, general manager Jerry Roberts called him over to his office and told him he would be fired if he didn’t take off his tie. Stone said he thought Roberts was joking and went back to work.

An hour later, Stone said, Roberts came to the showroom floor and again demanded he take off the tie. When he didn’t, he was fired, Stone said.

“I didn’t know you could get fired for wearing a tie,” Stone said. “I’m supposed to dress up. I’m a car salesman.”

Asked by a WGN-Ch. 9 reporter if he’d fired Stone for wearing a Packer’s tie, Webb Chevrolet general manager Jerry Roberts said, “Correct.”

**CivilWars** · 01-25-11, 03:54 PM

I smell a lawsuit, and an idiot.

**rock_lobster** · 01-25-11, 06:52 PM

Originally Posted by CivilWars

I smell a lawsuit, and an idiot.

Agreed. I hope that guy get's everything he owns taken from him in that lawsuit....what a douche...And according to Colin Cowheard (On ESPN Radio's "The Herd"), that guy was a top sales man at the dealership...sold 14 cars last month (in this economy no less).

**ElFuriosoGato** · 01-25-11, 06:57 PM

In other words, refusing your boss's demands can get you fired.

**rock_lobster** · 01-25-11, 07:06 PM

Originally Posted by ElFuriosoGato

In other words, refusing your boss's demands can get you fired.

Not when your boss' demands are unreasonable. The guy was within the dress code I'm betting. Now if the rules of the dealership said no ties period, or professional ties only, then maybe he had a right to tell him to take it off. But I'm betting if it had been any other tie for any other team, this wouldn't have been an issue.

I think the owner may have said something along the lines of "The tie was considered offensive or whatnot". But apparently customers though it was funny and even the owner himself admitted no one made a complaint about it. Of course this is all hearsay on my part (heard it on ESPN radio)

**Cojiro** · 01-25-11, 07:17 PM

Originally Posted by ElFuriosoGato

In other words, refusing your boss's demands can get you fired.

like a boss who demands a blowie from the hot secretary?

there are certain "demands" you can not make to your employees

**rock_lobster** · 01-25-11, 08:30 PM

Originally Posted by Cojiro

like a boss who demands a blowie from the hot secretary?

there are certain "demands" you can not make to your employees

It's obvious that, that isn't a farfetched demand...come on dude.............

**Cojiro** · 01-25-11, 08:35 PM

just pointing out the refusing your boss demands is not insta fired.

i can also say if your boss demands you to take your car to buy him lunch or many other things.

**rock_lobster** · 01-25-11, 08:37 PM

Originally Posted by Cojiro

just pointing out the refusing your boss demands is not insta fired.

i can also say if your boss demands you to take your car to buy him lunch or many other things.

Your first example was best. =D

**Cojiro** · 01-25-11, 08:40 PM

blowjobs always get the best response.

mmmmmm blowjobs.

anyways i dont see why he wouldnt be able to sue. unless theres a clause in his work contract or whatever that says you have to wear a certain type of tie (professional?)