Violation of the ban on discrimination: caretaker collects money to pay fine
A municipal employee loses his job due to verbal misconduct. The public prosecutor’s office deals with the incident and issues a fine of 2,200 francs. The caretaker launches an online fundraising campaign and is surprised.
It wasn’t meant to be, and yet it happened in the Brugg region. It was the first time he had committed a crime and acted in the heat of the moment, writes the caretaker with a lot of professional experience in his appeal for donations, which he posted on an online platform a few days ago.
He always helped everyone, “a helper syndrome – always.” “Now, in the heat of the moment, I violated the criminal law on discrimination for two minutes,” he says, adding: “God knows what possessed me to make these statements.”
The screenshot shows the call for donations on the online platform shortly before it was deleted.
Image: zvg
The consequences after the proceedings at the public prosecutor’s office: an entry in the criminal record, a fine of 1,300 francs and a fee of 900 francs. “Shame on me,” said the municipal employee, who lost his job and was suspended because of this crime.
The committed man writes that he has done good deeds so far and is now being judged by one bad one. “I would be happy if you could help me. Perhaps I can give you some active support one day,” is his request to raise the money for the 2200 francs owed.
The chosen image, “Sadness,” with the person sitting on the floor, reflects the despair and loneliness after his release. “That’s exactly how I sat there for days,” the former employee concludes his appeal for donations.
Caretaker deletes the appeal for donations
The first donations were not long in coming: 150 francs and three times 100 francs were received in the first four days after the website was launched. The only non-anonymous donor was the former Brugg FDP local council president and entrepreneur Michel Indrizzi.
When asked about the motivation for this donation, Indrizzi said on the phone: “Everyone has their rough edges. This man is a proven worker who made a mistake. He deserves a second chance.” The 100 francs should be understood as symbolic support.
Entrepreneur and supporter Michel Indrizzi used to sit on the Brugg local council for the FDP.
Image: Alex Spichale
When the AZ contacted the released caretaker, he said: “I stand by my actions and did not hire a lawyer.” He was aware – even after various discussions – that he had crossed a red line.
While the phone call was still going on, he set Michel Indrizzi’s donation to anonymous on the online portal and deleted the appeal for donations shortly afterwards. He now realised that the traces on the internet could not be wiped away immediately. With what he claims to be a very good reference, the specialist is currently looking for a job.
Authorities must report crimes
For reasons of privacy protection, the employer cannot comment on the case at hand. Administrative employees represent the community. “The values they convey with their words and actions are perceived as the values of the community,” says the former employer. For this reason, the executive expects employees to behave accordingly towards the population and their colleagues.
Incidents that result in personnel-related consequences are rare in the local authority concerned. The government assesses each case individually and decides on the appropriate measure based on the specific circumstances and the applicable personnel regulations.
Irrespective of this, authorities and municipal employees are obliged to report crimes and serious offenses of which they become aware in their official capacity to the public prosecutor’s office. “If an incident potentially falls into this category, the executive will fulfill its obligation,” says the municipal administration.
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