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Waitrose makes job change of heart concerning rejected autistic employee
The grocery retailer has reversed its ruling not to provide paid work to an autistic man after initially saying he had to cease volunteering at the store where he had donated his time for an extended period.
During the summer, the young man's parent asked whether her family member her son could be provided a job at the grocery store in Cheadle Hulme, but her proposal was finally turned down by the supermarket's headquarters.
Recently, rival chain Asda said it sought to give Tom employment hours at its Cheadle Hulme store.
Responding to Waitrose's U-turn, Tom's mother commented: "We are going to think about it and choose whether it is in Tom's best interests to go back... and are having further discussions with the company."
'Looking into the matter'
A official for the supermarket chain commented: "We'd like to see Tom resume, in a paying position, and are requesting assistance from his family and the charity to facilitate this."
"We anticipate to see him back with us shortly."
"We are committed about helping individuals into the workplace who might typically not be given a chance."
"Consequently, we gladly accepted Tom and his helper into our local store to learn the ropes and enhance his self-assurance."
"We have policies in place to support volunteering, and are examining the situation in this instance."
The parent said she had been "deeply moved" by how the public had reacted to her discussing her family's story.
The individual, who has challenges with communication, was praised for his commitment by store leadership.
"He contributed over 600 hours of his energy solely because he sought inclusion, contribute, and make a difference," commented his mother.
Tom's mother praised and thanked staff at the local supermarket for assisting him, stating: "They made him part of the team and were absolutely brilliant."
"I think he was just under the radar - operations were proceeding normally until it went to head office."
Tom and his mum have been supported by local official the public figure.
He posted on X that Tom had received "deeply concerning" handling and committed to "help him to identify different opportunities that works".
The official said the regional organization "strongly urges all employers - including Waitrose - to participate to our brand new inclusion initiative".
Conversing with the parent, who broke the news of the alternative position on media outlets, the public figure said: "Good on you for highlighting the issue because we require a significant public information effort here."
She consented to his invitation to serve as a representative for the campaign.
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