By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Accept
What's The JamWhat's The Jam
  • Home
  • Latest News
    • UK News
    • World News
  • Super ViralHot
  • Lifestyle
    • Health and Fitness
    • Photography
    • Property
  • Humor
  • Celebrity
  • Weird
  • Videos
  • All Topics
    • Babies and Kids
    • Celebrity
    • Comedy and Humor
    • Documentary and Reportage
    • Fails
    • Health and Fitness
    • Holidays and Travel
    • Influencers and Models
    • Latest Videos
    • Life Hacks
    • Lifestyle
    • Nature and Wildlife
    • Pets and Animals
    • Photography
    • Property
    • Real Life
    • Sport
    • Strange and Bizarre
    • Super Viral
    • UK News
    • World News
Search
  • Health and Fitness
  • Holidays and Travel
  • Nature and Wildlife
  • Pets and Animals
  • Photography
  • Babies and Kids
  • Comedy and Humor
  • Fails
  • Real Life
  • Strange and Bizarre
  • Submit News
  • Customize Interests
  • Bookmarks
  • Newsletter
  • Who Are We
  • Privacy
  • Terms
  • Write For Us
  • Advertise
  • Contact
© 2023 What's The Jam. All Rights Reserved.
Reading: VIDEO: School caretaker, 61, sacked ‘social media dance videos’
Share
Notification Show More
Aa
What's The JamWhat's The Jam
Aa
  • News
  • World
  • Viral
  • Funny
  • Weird
  • Celebrity
  • DIY
  • Lifestyle
  • Sport
  • Videos
Search
  • Home
    • News
    • World
    • Super Viral
    • Videos
  • All Topics
    • Babies and Kids
    • Celebrity
    • Comedy and Humor
    • Documentary and Reportage
    • Fails
    • Health and Fitness
    • Holidays and Travel
    • Influencers and Models
    • Life Hacks
    • Lifestyle
    • Nature and Wildlife
    • Pets and Animals
    • Photography
    • Property
    • Real Life
    • Sport
    • Strange and Bizarre
  • Quick Links
    • Customize Interests
    • Bookmarks
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms of use
    • Write For Us
    • Advertise
    • Contact
Have an existing account? Sign In
Follow US
  • Privacy
  • Terms
  • Write For Us
  • Advertise
  • Contact
© 2023 What's The Jam. All Rights Reserved.
School caretaker sacked for viral dance videos files unfair dismissal complaint, sparking debate on workplace social media policies.
World News

VIDEO: School caretaker, 61, sacked ‘social media dance videos’

William McGee
Last updated: 2024/05/02 at 6:57 PM
William McGee
Share
4 Min Read
Maica dancing whilst working as a school caretaker. (Picture: Jam Press)
SHARE

A 61-year-old school caretaker claims she was sacked from her job because of her social media dance videos.

Mari Carmen “Maica” Cabrera became hugely popular with her light-hearted videos showing her moves or lip-synching into her mop.

One, showing her moving her hips as she wipes the sports hall floor clean, has been watched 1.3 million times.

READ MORE: VIDEO: Homeless man reunited with family after 13 years thanks to Ford Mustang

- Advertisement -

Maica started making her videos in November 2022, as reported on What’s The Jam.

She explained: “Cleaning every day is so boring and making videos cheered me up.

“All I wanted was to liven up my job and cheer up other people in their daily chores through the humour of my videos.”

But last Monday (22 Apr), Maica, of Madrid, Spain, says she was handed a letter telling her she was relieved from her duties.

Maica told local media: “I’d been working at that school for six years.

- Advertisement -

“They gave me the dismissal letter without any prior notice.”

She said the letter read: “On 12 March 2024, the management of this company became aware that you have uploaded a series of videos to a social network.

“In these videos, you appear at your workplace, wearing the uniform, engaging in a series of acts.

- Advertisement -

“These acts constitute a breach of your labour obligations of such seriousness that this company cannot tolerate.”

Maica was not sacked by the school directly, but by the company she had been with for less than two months.

She explained: “I’ve been working as a cleaner for 20 years.

“I’ve already worked for six or seven companies, since they have to take over the entire staff every time the cleaning service provider changes.”

The dismissal letter went on: “In these videos, you’re seen displaying a complete lack of professionalism.

“You engage in parodies, misuse cleaning tools, dance, and jump around in your workplace, which, let’s remember, is an educational centre.”

Maica protested: “I didn’t record the videos during my shift.

“I started recording during my break time or when I had finished cleaning because it only took me two or three minutes.

“And then, when I got home, that’s when I started editing the videos.”

Maica has two children, aged 37 and 23, and was only four years away from retirement when she was sacked.

Her husband is also unemployed and is struggling to find work as a delivery driver because of his age.

Maica says she was never told in writing that she wasn’t allowed to make social media videos in the workplace.

She has now filed a complaint alleging unfair dismissal.

According to a study by the University of Warwick, happier employees are about 12 per cent more productive.

READ MORE: VIDEO: And for my next trick! Moment magician escapes being crushed by huge falling screen

Share this:

  • Facebook
  • X

Have a story to tell? Hello@whatsthejam.com
TAGGED: heartbreaking, news, shocking, Spain, TikTok, tragic, Video, world

Sign Up For Daily Newsletter

Be keep up! Get the latest breaking news delivered straight to your inbox.
[mc4wp_form]
By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. You may unsubscribe at any time.
Share This Article
Facebook Twitter Copy Link Print
Share
What do you think?
Love0
Sad0
Happy0
Sleepy0
Angry0
Dead0
Wink0
Previous Article A couple's heated argument took a dangerous turn when they both fell out of their moving car. The incident, captured on camera, occurred during a dispute on a highway in São João Batista, Brazil. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident. VIDEO: Bizarre moment couple fall out of moving car during blazing row
Next Article Fashion model rescues puppy stuck in a wall, showcasing heartwarming bond between man and dog. VIDEO: Cute puppy rescued from hole in wall by fashion model owner
Leave a comment Leave a comment

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Stay Connected

235.3k Followers Like
69.1k Followers Follow
11.6k Followers Pin
56.4k Followers Follow
136k Subscribers Subscribe
4.4k Followers Follow
- Advertisement -
Ad imageAd image

Latest News

Masterpieces by Van Gogh, Turner and Constable have appeared around Bridgwater, Somerset, as part of the Artscape trail - bringing £65m of National Gallery art to the streets.
World’s most famous artworks appear in most unexpected places across town
UK News 7 October 2025
Daniel Craig’s iconic blue swimming trunks from Skyfall are up for auction, expected to fetch £3,715, with bids already coming in for the famous 007 swimwear scene.
Daniel Craig’s swimming trunks from 007 movie Skyfall being sold at auction
Celebrity 7 October 2025
A rare 1995 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet, one of only five right-hand drive models ever made, is heading to auction with an £800,000 guide price at the NEC in Birmingham.
One of just five ultra rare Porsche 911s goes on sale for £800,000
UK News 7 October 2025
Henry VIII’s long-lost Tudor Domesday Book is being digitised to reveal 16th-century wealth and life across England and Wales and to help shape modern UK policy today.
Henry VIII’s lost Domesday Book to help shape modern government policy
UK News 7 October 2025

You Might also Like

Masterpieces by Van Gogh, Turner and Constable have appeared around Bridgwater, Somerset, as part of the Artscape trail - bringing £65m of National Gallery art to the streets.
UK News

World’s most famous artworks appear in most unexpected places across town

7 October 2025
Daniel Craig’s iconic blue swimming trunks from Skyfall are up for auction, expected to fetch £3,715, with bids already coming in for the famous 007 swimwear scene.
Celebrity

Daniel Craig’s swimming trunks from 007 movie Skyfall being sold at auction

7 October 2025
A rare 1995 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet, one of only five right-hand drive models ever made, is heading to auction with an £800,000 guide price at the NEC in Birmingham.
UK News

One of just five ultra rare Porsche 911s goes on sale for £800,000

7 October 2025
Henry VIII’s long-lost Tudor Domesday Book is being digitised to reveal 16th-century wealth and life across England and Wales and to help shape modern UK policy today.
UK News

Henry VIII’s lost Domesday Book to help shape modern government policy

7 October 2025
Shoppers are shocked as Costco rolls out its Christmas range 11 weeks early - with prices soaring up to £1,999.99 for a 15ft pre-lit tree and £399.99 for a giant Nutcracker.
UK News

Costco’s Christmas decs range on sale already and customers are stunned at sky-high prices

7 October 2025
Swarovski has unveiled its 2025 Christmas collection, including £169 gold star ornaments and a £149 crystal star trio - dazzling designs that come with luxury price tags.
UK News

Swarovski selling Christmas tree decoration set for eye-watering £169… for just TWO stars

7 October 2025
Oasis superfan newlyweds Laura and Levi Millan tied the knot then rushed to Wembley for the band’s reunion gig - calling their £250 ticket wedding day the best of their lives.
UK News

Oasis-loving newlyweds head straight to Wembley after saying ‘I Do’

7 October 2025
Private chef Tommy Cole, who cooks for Premier League stars, says banning ketchup is pointless - arguing a little sauce won’t harm performance if players eat a balanced diet.
Sport

Premier League stars SHOULD be allowed ketchup on their meals, says footballer private chef despite top managers banning it

7 October 2025
//

What’s The Jam is your one stop website for the latest viral and weird news from around the world.

 
Have a story to tell? Hello@whatsthejam.com

Quick Link

  • Customize Interests
  • Bookmarks
  • Write for Us
  • Newsletter
  • About Us

Top Categories

  • UK News
  • World News
  • Latest Videos
  • Lifestyle
  • Super Viral

Sign Up for Our Newsletter

Subscribe to our newsletter to get our newest articles instantly!

[mc4wp_form]

What's The JamWhat's The Jam
Follow US
© 2023 What's The Jam. All Rights Reserved.
Go to mobile version
adbanner
AdBlock Detected
Our site is an advertising supported site. Please whitelist to support our site.
Okay, I'll Whitelist
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Lost your password?