Read the full story here Web Link posted Wednesday, May 21, 2014, 7:59 AM
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Lawsuit against Circus Club alleges age discrimination, retaliation
Original post made on May 21, 2014
Read the full story here Web Link posted Wednesday, May 21, 2014, 7:59 AM
Comments (6)
a resident of Atherton: West Atherton
on May 21, 2014 at 9:57 am
Thon needs to be taught a lesson. First he tried to get around the board to increase his housing allowance (by increasing the land avaivable to him as part of his compensation). THEN he fires a loyal, long time exemplary employee and SENDS AN EMAIL TO ALL EMPLOYEES stating his reason which is CLEARLY age-discrimination! (Total tool move, duh!) Did he get board approval to fire Mr. Crosby??
Email: Mr. Thon sent an email to the other department heads informing them of the dismissal, and saying that he hoped the action would "force" Mr. Crosby to spend his time with his grandchildren, being the "granddad that he so naturally falls into."
MR. THON is the one who needs to go, ASAP. Who wants to be a part of an exclusive club that has such a dysfunctional management and abuses its employees in such a manner??? The dysfunction is quite evident in the atmosphere in the club at present.
a resident of Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park
on May 21, 2014 at 12:39 pm
I'm surprised that the Almanac would print such a one sided piece. This obviously feels like a submission from Mr Crosby's lawyer.
I would imagine that an organization like the Circus Club would use a very thoughtful process in reviewing its employees before letting one go.
I wonder if the Almanac tried to get an opposing view? Or are they just trying to stir up controversy.
a resident of Portola Valley: Central Portola Valley
on May 21, 2014 at 1:33 pm
Neighbor, the filing of an interesting lawsuit is an objective fact and news in itself and doesn't require rebuttal. It is the type of local fact that a newspaper like the Almanac should cover. It appears that the reporter attempted to get a comment from the Club and couldn't.
To "imagine that an organization like the Circus Club would use a very thoughtful process in reviewing its employees before letting one go" requires plenty of imagination. It's like assuming that all banks always treat their investors, depositors and borrowers fairly or that the Catholic Church scrupulously investigates all cases of abuse or that no doctor ever makes a medical mistake.
The Almanac didn't say the Club was at fault. It said the suit was filed.
a resident of Atherton: West of Alameda
on May 21, 2014 at 2:04 pm
I agree with Defender of the Press, this is local news and the Almanac is right to report it. The Circus Club chose not to respond, and will have its day in court.
As far as Bob Crosby, it's a sad turn of events. Crosby and some old guard members never accepted Christian's leadership, preferring the good old days with the good old boys in charge, and eventually it caught up and Crosby was terminated. Christian went out of his way to give Crosby a graceful and face saving transition, which was refused. What goes unstated is that Crosby's son James replaced him as the director of maintenance, and is doing a great job.
Christian's a great club manager and very highly regarded by members, staff and other clubs. I hope Bob Crosby comes to his senses and moves on.
a resident of another community
on May 21, 2014 at 6:22 pm
[Post removed. Please don't use Town Square to make accusations against people.]
a resident of Atherton: West Atherton
on May 21, 2014 at 6:55 pm
Mr. Crosby has been an outstanding employee of Menlo Circus Club. I have worked with both Circus Club employees on various occasions. Mr. Thon is an unpleasant person and difficult to work with. I agree with the other comments. Mr. Thon should have been the one fired.
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