[penprog]

You are taking the CEOs words as fact when the reality of the situation is, we don't know what the truth is right now. Judging from the fact that the CEO responded in such a childish manner I really have no reason to believe anyone in this situation. What if the CEO just posted what he thought was the reason why this employee was fired. What if there is no documentation backing up the CEOs statements.

[TeMPOraL]

First of all, I wouldn't call CEO's response childish, I'd call it exactly right. Honest, clear and straight talking is what we need to have more, and not some corporate contentless PR fluffs.

Secondly, CEO just exposed himself to a potential lawsuit and a total loss of respect from his subordinates if he lied even a little bit in that statement. That is kind of a whole lot of evidence favouring trusting him over the other guy.

[UK-AL]

How do you know its clear and straight talking? It could be complete bs, and same for employee. When your angry/hateful towards someone, all logic falls out the window.

[TeMPOraL]

I don't see anything angry or hateful in that response. I think people here are just projecting.

[seanflyon]

That response sounds angry to me.

[worklogin]

It was over the top, and against the general grain of "don't talk about your employees' work histories publicly".

And admin didn't clarify things that would make judgment easier like: Did you tell the employee they were fired? Are you calling him a liar? That isn't clear to me... too many employers hide firings behind other, less obvious reasons.