Overview

• The employee placed a 'stop crying before returning to work' sticker in a staff bathroom as part of an April Fools' joke, claiming HR had approved the prank and directed where to place it.
• The boss fired the employee the following day after they apologized, citing both the prank and a prior disagreement about currency handling as factors in the decision.
• The employee, who had a clean ten-month record, shared their story on Reddit, where it went viral and elicited mixed reactions from users.
• Some Reddit users suggested seeking action through a labour board, though the lack of written proof of HR’s approval poses challenges for a potential wrongful dismissal case.
• The incident has sparked broader discussions about workplace humor, HR accountability, and the complexities of employee discipline in Canada.