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A Wetherspoon employee is on track to receive over £25,000 after being "persecuted" for utilising his staff discount.

Brandon Halstead, who is employed at The Albany Palace in Trowbridge, Wiltshire, applied his discount code to a meal for seven people, including himself, at another Wetherspoon outlet in August 2023.

The 20% discount reduced the total bill by £19.17. However, Brandon, who has autism, was later accused of "dishonesty" and misuse of the company's staff discount policy.

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As per an employment tribunal, Brandon informed his manager that he was unaware that his Wetherspoon discount was only applicable to groups of four or fewer.

Subsequently, Brandon faced disciplinary action from his s

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