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flag A 27-year-old autistic man was barred from volunteering at a Waitrose after 600 hours, sparking debate over fair treatment of neurodiverse individuals.

flag A 27-year-old autistic man, Tom Boyd, has been barred from volunteering at a Waitrose store in Greater Manchester after his mother requested he be offered paid work following over 600 hours of unpaid service. flag The supermarket chain reportedly raised concerns about the volume of unpaid labor, leading to his suspension two months ago. flag Despite praise from staff for his dedication, Tom has not returned, and his family says the response was dismissive. flag Waitrose acknowledged the situation is under review and reaffirmed its commitment to inclusivity and reasonable adjustments, but declined to comment on individual cases. flag The incident has sparked broader discussion about fair treatment and recognition for neurodiverse individuals in volunteer roles.

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