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'[The worker] got a pay stub for about 15 paychecks': Manager figures out executives are cheating workers on overtime, gets it all back

Too many organizations prioritize the willingness to do what you're told without asking questions over any actual leadership skills. Should you find yourself in one of these workplaces, get out as fast as you possibly can.

In that same vein, it's startling how many organizations and managers are willfully negligent about the legalities of the areas where they operate, and it's surprising that feigning ignorance actually allows them to get away with a slap on the wrist. Imagine if you tried to tell a police officer who stopped you for speeding that you weren't aware of the speed limit… Or trying to excuse your shoplifting by saying that you thought the items were free of charge. It's hard to see either of those going over well, so why does wage theft often not get the same consideration?

The professional world can be tough, but it's satisfying to witness situations where the balance of power is actually shifted, and those trying to take advantage of their subordinates get their just deserts. Continue reading to see the screenshots of this story, originally shared on Reddit's r/ProRevenge subreddit by a user named u/onaplinth.

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Posted by Brad Dickson
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