This ethical question seems bizarre in a world where large blocks of the economy rely on effective misrepresentation or information asymmetry (advertising, etc.

This ethical question seems bizarre in a world where large blocks of the economy rely on effective misrepresentation or information asymmetry (advertising, etc.) and wealth itself is concentrated in the hands of a few. Those are stereotypical and cliché statements to make but I don't think that makes them less relevant. As far as I am concerned, this person can provide for his family, and has given the company the results they want. I don't see how it's a problem. The "late-stage" power imbalance in favor of companies does provide interesting ethical arguments in my opinion.