A Ford worker says he was wrongly fired over a $1.95 packet of cookies from a self-checkout kiosk, then offered $33,000 in back wages after showing proof of payment

What started as a quick late‑night snack has turned into a legal and workplace showdown for one longtime Ford employee.Kurt Kromm, a 60‑year‑old former electrician at Ford’s Kentucky Truck Plant, says his 11‑year career with the automaker abruptly ended in May after he was accused of stealing a $1.95 packet of Grandma’s Chocolate Chip Cookies…

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Ford and Aramark are investigating kiosks at Ford factories after employees were fired for ‘stealing’ cookies and chips

Ford Motors and food services provider Aramark are reviewing self-service kiosks at the automaker’s US factories. The investigation comes after several employees were fired over allegations that they stole snacks, including cookies and chips, from workplace food stores. The review follows claims from workers that they had paid for the items but were wrongly accused…

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