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Lidl employee fired for drinking unpaid water during shift

Feb 14, 2026, 9:56 AM10
(Update: Feb 14, 2026, 9:56 AM)
German global discount supermarket chain

Lidl employee fired for drinking unpaid water during shift

  • Julian Oxborough worked at Lidl for over a decade and was dismissed for drinking a discarded bottle of water.
  • An investigation into the incident concluded that he had violated company policy regarding unpaid stock.
  • The tribunal upheld the company's decision, affirming the actions taken were fair and necessary.
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