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Coles sacked a worker for grabbing a shoplifter. As a lawyer, here’s why it was the right call

Marcus Chen
Marcus Chen
Marcus Chen
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Marcus manages the day-to-day editorial workflow across all brands, coordinating coverage assignments and ensuring editorial standards are met. He previously served as city editor at the Pioneer Press and holds a degree in Political Science from Carleton College.

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Coles sacked a worker for grabbing a shoplifter. As a lawyer, here’s why it was the right call — Sydney Business news

When I worked at a suburban Woolworths I saw outrageous theft. The store managers would tackle thieves to the ground in the car park.

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