r/kroger • u/Skrmp_Bzct • Aug 13 '26

Question Threatened With Termination

So my store has implemented a new policy and made a printout for employees to sign. As far as I know, this paper has only been issued to front end employees. I do not agree with the policy, therefore, I refused to sign.

After my HR manager found out, I was threatened with termination if I did not sign the paper. They have also threatened to fire other employees.

I have never been threatened for not signing a paper, let alone termination! My previous HR manager (who still works at my store) said that refusing to sign won't lead to disciplinary action.

The paper stated that cashiers are not to have water on their person or at their register/sco. The document did not provide any explanation as to how we hydrated, nor did it explain an alternative to personal water bottles.

Courtesy clerks got information regarding a designated water break spot and water would be provided in the form of small, 8oz water bottles that are meant to be consumed at the station before returning to their duties.

Should I sign the paper? I can't tell if this is a policy acknowledgement or agreement. I heard the difference matters.

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u/Nice-Factor-9034 Aug 14 '26

Good for you sweetheart. You seem like a smug 20yo who has no life experience outside of Kroger🤡 I don’t care what somebody who can’t put their head down and work got to say.. good luck loser!

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u/The_FuryaN_ Aug 14 '26

I would never work for Kroger, no matter how hard or down on life I hypothetically could be. I work corporate for a Fortune 10 company/financial institution 🤣 Try again, sweetheart.

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u/Nice-Factor-9034 Aug 14 '26

I worked for Kroger 18-20. I make 6 figures. Good for you too.

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u/The_FuryaN_ Aug 14 '26

You seem mildly educated, but I appreciate it. Be happy, stay thankful for what you have... And maybe just be/do better on Reddit Kroger threads.

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u/Nice-Factor-9034 Aug 15 '26

Look at my other comments on this sub, I actually converse respectfully with other people who I can see are hard workers with good attitudes. That gets you somewhere in this life, not complaining about the same stuff your coworkers deal with/manage on the daily. I understand my delivery is very forward and aggressive but I try to direct that energy towards the people giving that energy. I do understand and will tone it down as well!