Wawa Responds to Fired Employee Controversy

It seems like everyone at the Jersey Shore is talking about Mike Cuzzo, the lovable, bow-tie wearing, now-former employee of Wawa in Howell.

Social media has exploded with support for Mike, with protests planned at the store, and demands that Wawa hire him back. Wawa is listening, and the company is now responding to the controversy.

In a new statement, Wawa defends Mike's firing:

We understand and sympathize with the outpouring of support many of you have expressed around our former associate, Mike's departure. As an outgoing and dedicated associate, he made many friends throughout his time at Wawa.
But we want everyone to know that we would never make a decision about any associate based on a single isolated incident like this. Decisions like these are extremely difficult and are only made after a series of steps and discussions take place.
As a company we give our associates the benefit of the doubt as well as second chances. This situation was no different. But, we continue to maintain that out of respect for Mike, and any associate that separates from our company, we do not share details of employment or departures.
Mike brought a unique brand of positive energy and devotion to his job, and for that we will always be grateful."

So, perhaps there was more to it than just this one incident?

Does that only mean that there's more than just one fuddy-duddy who complained about the fun gas guy at the Howell Wawa? Or was it something more than that?

If he was neglecting job duties, and causing issues with other employees, I can understand the termination...but if it's because a few people don't know how to smile or stop taking everything so seriously, that's a whole other issue.