Tesco Worker Fired for Baked Goods | Cork News

Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 25, 2026 · 2m

A Tesco worker in Naas, Ireland, lost his job after taking baked goods meant for free after 9 PM—grabbing them just before the cutoff. Though he claimed it was an honest mistake and that such incidents were common, Tesco’s loss prevention team caught it, leading to his dismissal along with two coworkers. Kamruzzaman argued for a warning instead, citing the human element and the items’ impending waste, but Tesco stood firm: even minor theft is gross misconduct. The Workplace Relations Commission sided with the company, upholding Tesco’s strict policy and dismissing Kamruzzaman’s unfair…