DURANGO — Wal-Mart Stores officials are reviewing the firing of a disabled man whose caretaker wife said he deserves a second chance to keep his job as a greeter.
Matt Wood was fired after clocking in late for lunches, the Durango Herald reported Monday.
Supporters said his wife, Jessica Wood, should have been notified of the problem because she is his representative on employment issues and best-suited to help him address issues.
Jessica Wood said she had good relations with former managers at the store, but changes occurred and eventually communication was lost.
New managers cited problems with Wood’s time management, so she said she took away his electronic book and cellphone to avoid distractions.
Wood suffered a brain injury in a 2005 car crash during his junior year at Utah Valley University.
Wal-Mart spokeswoman Kayla Whaling said the company takes such cases seriously.
“We are currently looking into the situation further, and we’ll handle it appropriately once we know more,” Whaling said.
