[thmsths]

While it was a really funny scene in the movie, I always assumed that on top of being cruel this seems like a dangerous way to handle the issue. Looks like a pretty easy wrongful termination lawsuit here. Especially if Milton keeps showing up for work and doesn't get paid for it.

[TheAdamist]

It doesn't work out well for the company in the end in the movie either.

Works out great for milton though.

[ddol]

I dunno, he asked for a Mai Tai and they brought him a Piña Colada. And he said no salt on his margarita, but it had salt on it.

Sounds like people still don’t listen to him, poor Milton.

[CoastalCoder]

Since we're on this tangent anyway, can I just give a shout out to that actor, Stephen Root?

It's amazing to see the contrast between Milton and his other characters.

[Atreiden]

I was absolutely floored when I realized Fuches and Milton are the same guy. Terrific actor!

[Obscurity4340]

Gee, thanks a Milton

[avar]

The protagonist (and presumably Milton) has 8 different bosses.

Even if doing this would result in a lawsuit against the company, it's unlikely to impact those middle-managers personally.

Which is a key takeaway from the movie, it consistently shows apathy at every level.

[paleotrope]

Bullshit jobs before they were labeled Bullshit jobs.

[tiahura]

Wrongful termination generally requires either discrimination based on protected class or retaliation for reporting (discrimination / injury / safety).

You generally can’t sue your employer for being an unfair asshole.

[StevenWaterman]

You can definitely sue them for not telling you that you're fired, and then not paying you for the work you do.