What makes you think that they were unaware of the abuse? It's a better outcome for the employees. They have more leverage over their managers and are protecte

What makes you think that they were unaware of the abuse? It's a better outcome for the employees. They have more leverage over their managers and are protected from abuse. If the manager is seething and impotent over his inability to mistreat his employees, maybe he can do what others have suggested the employee do and find another job.