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Oklahoma Designer’s Viral TikTok Layoff Video Fuels Debate on Workplace Accountability

Karson Bree’s recorded Zoom termination call highlights management failures, lack of support, and growing employee advocacy through social media.

A woman shared her layoff video on TikTok.
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Overview

  • Karson Bree, a graphic designer, was laid off from a local magazine after less than three months of employment, citing vague reasons like typos and design issues.
  • Bree posted a recorded Zoom call of her termination on TikTok, where it has amassed over 2.3 million views and widespread support from viewers.
  • During the call, Bree pushed back against her employer, attributing missed deadlines to late materials, lack of access, and poor communication from her manager.
  • She revealed she had no formal onboarding or training and had to self-navigate new software and HR processes with minimal managerial guidance.
  • The incident has sparked broader conversations online about workplace mismanagement and the role of social media in holding employers accountable.