Former Courtenay McDonald's first assistant manager Jenn Voigt recently received an order she didn't want to hear 鈥� she was let go from the restaurant because of corporate cutbacks.
Described by friends, family and co-workers as a "hard-working employee with an incredible track record," Voigt 鈥� who worked for the company for 10 years 鈥� believes she was let go because she is overweight.
As a result of the cutback, co-workers, customers, family members and friends protested outside the Cliffe Avenue restaurant Saturday.
"She has a perfectly clean track record, and has gone above and beyond for the company," said Kim Ethier, Voigt's co-woker and sister. "(McDonald's) didn't give her a reason besides corporate cutbacks. They had a meeting with her, told her it was about scheduling, and then she was let go. We are all suspect."
Although Voigt was not at the protest Saturday because she is seeking legal counsel and hoping to file a complaint with the B.C. Labour Relations Board, her mom, Roberta Hughes confirmed Voigt's dedication to the company.
"She loved working there and her co-workers respected and liked her very much," she added.
Ethier said there is a Facebook page created to support Voigt and voice concerns about the restaurant.
A representative from McDonald's did not return a phone call by Record deadline.
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