OldBaby Shop Closes After Employee Dismissal Scandal
The St. Petersburg vintage clothing store OldBaby Shop announced its permanent closure following a scandal over the dismissal of an employee who missed work due to her grandfather's death. The employee's social media post about the incident went viral, sparking public backlash and threats against the business.
Consensus
- OldBaby Shop announced its permanent closure.
- The closure followed a public controversy involving the dismissal of a former employee.
- The employee claimed she was fired after not coming to work due to her grandfather's death.
- The employee's social media post about the dismissal went viral.
- The store stated it had settled all financial obligations with the former employee.
- The store was finishing up last orders at the time of closure.
- The business faced a wave of negative public reaction and threats after the incident.
Points of divergence
- The former employee's name is Tamar, and she shared her story on Threads. — meduza
- The former employee's name is Toma, and she shared her story in a social media post that included a screenshot of a private message exchange. — fontanka
- The store's owner, Anna, published a video explaining her side, including claims about having to sell her apartment to pay taxes. — fontanka
- The store's final Instagram post included a message stating that 'Toma finally resigned' and that she had no complaints. — meduza
- The store's owner claimed she had to flee the shop, 'dropping her slippers,' due to threats. — fontanka
- The store's closure was due to daily threats of bombing and murder. — fontanka
- The store's owners accused the former employee of initiating a campaign of harassment against them. — meduza
Coverage (2 sources)
- Peterburg OldBaby Shop announced closure. Recently its employee told that she was fired because she did not come to work due to her grandfather's death — Meduza
- Saint Petersburg store Old baby vintage announced closure after scandal with employee firing — Фонтанка