APC Corporación reported the dismissal of its general manager, Manuel Enrique Acuña Forno, after he was caught physically attacking a woman in the district of Mirafloresa fact that has been investigated by the competent authorities.
The decision was adopted after an internal evaluation and in accordance with the principles and regulations that govern the conduct of its collaborators, as reported by the company in a statement.
In the images released by Cuarto Poder, Acuña Forno can be seen running after a woman who was walking down a street in the district and without warning he kicked her in the back.
In this regard, the company distanced itself from the executive involved as part of a preventive measure, reiterating its rejection of any form of violence and its commitment to a work environment based on respect and professional ethics.
Regulatory support for the decision
The company supported its actions in its current internal policies, including the Policy for the Prevention of Violence and Promotion of Diversity and Equity, which expressly establishes the rejection of any violent conduct and promotes an environment free of discrimination and aggression. This document is part of the regulatory framework that regulates the actions of all employees, regardless of the position they occupy.
Likewise, the APC Corporación Code of Ethics and Conduct states that workers must maintain honest behavior inside and outside the workplace, preserving the company’s reputation and acting in accordance with institutional values. Failure to comply with these provisions entitles the organization to adopt severe disciplinary measures.
Along the same lines, the company’s Internal Work Regulations are explicit in prohibiting any form of violence, especially that exercised against women, and classifies as serious misconduct the commission of acts of violence, insult or lack of words, even when these occur outside the workplace. These offenses are considered sufficient reason for the application of disciplinary sanctions, including termination of employment.
The company reiterated that the measure adopted responds to its policy of zero tolerance against violence, as well as the need to act with coherence between its institutional discourse and its internal practices. The company also reaffirmed its willingness to collaborate with authorities and respect due process while the corresponding investigations continue.
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