Sexual Harassment and Discrimination - Daily sexual harassment from managers and employees alike, and there is an openly racist culture that fails to protect employees from harassment and discrimination.
Unsafe Working Conditions - Coworkers would operating forklifts under the influence of drugs or alcohol create an unacceptably hazardous environment.
Inhumane Performance Expectations - Employees are required to meet high performance standards akin to being "a rat in a cage." This includes wearing wrist trackers to monitor every movement, resulting in constant pressure to perform at unsustainable levels.
Discrimination Against Older and Disabled Employees - The job demands are said to be so physically strenuous that those with disabilities or older employees may find it impossible to meet expectations, effectively excluding them from employment opportunities.
Inadequate Breaks - Though a half-hour break is technically provided, procedural delays reportedly leave employees with only 15 minutes to eat or rest. This is insufficient for maintaining health and well-being during long shifts.
Penalised for Basic Needs - Employees allegedly face disciplinary action or lowered performance scores for taking bathroom breaks, further dehumanising the workplace experience.
Lack of Work-Life Balance- Running for eight hours a day under these conditions contributes to physical and mental exhaustion, making the job untenable for many.
Union Complicity - The union meant to represent workers’ rights is reported to have been effectively "bought out" by Tesco, functioning more like an extension of the employer rather than advocating for employees.
