The longtime Wendy’s worker with Down Syndrome — who was lately fired — is now getting a contented ending, full with an enormous get together and a significant key.
This is the deal … Dennis Peek was unceremoniously canned a number of days again after working at a Wendy’s in Stanley, North Carolina for 20 years. The information was notably devastating for Dennis’ household — his sister and guardian, Cona Younger Turner — tells TMZ … Dennis would not know he was terminated, and as a substitute thinks he is retiring.
Wendy’s Fired Employee with Down Syndrome As a result of He Wasn’t ‘Regular,’ Sister Says
The household is being tremendous delicate in regards to the scenario, however we have realized the town of Stanley is kicking in to present him a correct retirement send-off. Cona says throughout the get together, Dennis might be introduced with a key to the town and a commemorative plaque.
She says the Carolina Restaurant Group — which operates the Wendy’s the place Dennis labored — provided Dennis his job again and the household at first agreed, however she says the household in the end determined in opposition to it.
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We’re instructed Dennis beforehand talked about to his household he wished to retire … so his sister thinks it is best for him to maneuver on from Wendy’s.
Cona says Wendy’s provided to cowl prices for the retirement get together, however as of now the town will foot the invoice … and people on the town are chipping in too.
The retirement bash is about for Nov. 5, and the household’s additionally asking individuals to ship Dennis “Comfortable Retirement” playing cards.
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Whereas Cona was initially trying into submitting a wrongful termination lawsuit of a particular wants employee, she tells us … the household will NOT pursue authorized motion.
Take pleasure in retired life, Dennis!!!
