Nubank Staff Condemn RTO Shift, Demand Rehiring After 14 Disputed Firings

Overview

• An open manifesto from employees across Nubank units and countries calls for reversing the new return‑to‑office plan and rehiring roughly 14 colleagues dismissed for alleged misconduct.
• The letter was read during a union‑hosted virtual plenary that drew about 300 workers, following last week’s announcement of a phased office return.
• Nubank’s policy requires two in‑office days per week starting July 2026 and three days from January 2027, covering about 70% of staff under today’s one‑week‑per‑quarter model.
• The company disputes claims of retaliation, saying some terminations followed inappropriate behavior during the internal meeting and that two cases involved attempts to sabotage systems, while emphasizing dialogue, role‑based exceptions, individual waivers and relocation assistance.
• Experts quoted by media say employers can move from telework to in‑person with contractual addenda and minimum notice, though changes that inflict demonstrable prejudice can be challenged, and the union has set further meetings with Nubank, including one on November 19.