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"Our CEO, Brad Rukstales' participated in the recent Washington DC protests. Those actions were his own and not acting on behalf Cogensia nor do his actions in

"Our CEO, Brad Rukstales' participated in the recent Washington DC protests. Those actions were his own and not acting on behalf Cogensia nor do his actions in any way reflect the policies or values of our firm. He has been placed on leave of absence while we assess further." https://twitter.com/Cogensia/status/1347340504934047747 https://twitter.com/Cogensia/status/1347340504934047747 Sorry, but your CEO sets the values and policies for your firm. He was arrested for participating in an insurrection, and only then, when placed on leave of absence, did he apologize. Why did you not fire him? He will have a criminal record now.

therealdrag0 6y ago
Criminals still need jobs.
- threatofrain 6y ago
  And moral clarity and standing are qualifications for organizational leadership, as opposed to mere technical competence. A tech CEO breaking into Congress to stop the certification of the US Presidency really calls judgment into question.
- spoonjim 6y ago
  Sure, breaking rocks.
- watwut 6y ago
  But not necessary high level positions with a lot of power and influence.
- thrill 6y ago
  There's a lot of potholes that need filling due to all that delicious government attention to such matters.
true_religion 6y ago
I am not in favor of the rioters, but I do think people should actually go through trial and be found guilty before they are fired from their jobs. I would support legislation that protected someone’s job while they were awaiting trial. Not because I support this guy but just on general principle.
- cromwellian 6y ago
  In this case he was caught and confessed, and even if he was truly sorry, his behavior shows really poor judgement for a CEO.
- chillwaves 6y ago
  I have never had a trial before losing my job. And I have never heard of a dismissed coworker having a trial either. So what other decisions do you think legal due process needs to apply to in a private business?
  - steve_adams_86 6y ago
    I think the comment suggests that if you were to be alleged of some crime outside of work, you should be protected from being fired due to that allegation. However, many places I know of without employment protections allow for firing without cause, anyway. There's no need to explain why someone is fired, so that protection wouldn't apply.

therealdrag0 6y ago

Criminals still need jobs.

threatofrain 6y ago
And moral clarity and standing are qualifications for organizational leadership, as opposed to mere technical competence. A tech CEO breaking into Congress to stop the certification of the US Presidency really calls judgment into question.
spoonjim 6y ago
Sure, breaking rocks.
watwut 6y ago
But not necessary high level positions with a lot of power and influence.
thrill 6y ago
There's a lot of potholes that need filling due to all that delicious government attention to such matters.

true_religion 6y ago

I am not in favor of the rioters, but I do think people should actually go through trial and be found guilty before they are fired from their jobs. I would support legislation that protected someone’s job while they were awaiting trial. Not because I support this guy but just on general principle.

cromwellian 6y ago
In this case he was caught and confessed, and even if he was truly sorry, his behavior shows really poor judgement for a CEO.
chillwaves 6y ago
I have never had a trial before losing my job. And I have never heard of a dismissed coworker having a trial either. So what other decisions do you think legal due process needs to apply to in a private business?
- steve_adams_86 6y ago
  I think the comment suggests that if you were to be alleged of some crime outside of work, you should be protected from being fired due to that allegation. However, many places I know of without employment protections allow for firing without cause, anyway. There's no need to explain why someone is fired, so that protection wouldn't apply.