The grocery retailer has changed its decision not to grant paid work to an neurodivergent person after initially saying he had to stop stacking shelves at the branch where he had worked unpaid for four years.
Earlier this year, Tom's mother asked whether her family member Tom Boyd could be offered a job at the grocery store in the Manchester area, but her request was ultimately declined by the company's corporate office.
On Thursday, competing supermarket the grocery chain stated it wanted to offer Tom compensated work at its local branch.
Reacting to Waitrose's U-turn, Tom's mother stated: "We are going to think about it and choose whether it is in Tom's best interests to resume working... and are having ongoing talks with Waitrose."
A representative for the retailer commented: "We'd like to see Tom resume, in a paying position, and are requesting assistance from his loved ones and the support organization to make this happen."
"We anticipate to welcome him again with us shortly."
"We care deeply about assisting people into the employment who might usually not be given a chance."
"Therefore, we warmly welcomed Tom and his support worker into our Cheadle Hulme branch to build skills and enhance his self-assurance."
"We have guidelines in place to enable volunteering, and are reviewing the circumstances in this case."
The parent stated she had been "overwhelmed" by how people had responded to her talking about her son's experiences.
The individual, who has challenges with communication, was recognized for his work ethic by supervisors.
"He contributed over 600 hours of his effort purely because he sought inclusion, contribute, and create value," said his mum.
The parent recognized and acknowledged staff at the local supermarket for assisting him, noting: "They included him and were wonderfully accommodating."
"I feel he was just under the radar - operations were proceeding normally until it went to head office."
The family have been endorsed by regional leader the public figure.
He wrote on online platforms that Tom had received "deeply concerning" treatment and vowed to "support him to secure alternative employment that works".
The official declared the local government body "strongly urges each company - including Waitrose - to sign up to our brand new diversity program".
Speaking with the parent, who announced of Tom's Asda job offer on media outlets, the public figure commented: "Well done for raising awareness because we require a huge awareness campaign here."
She consented to his offer to act as a spokesperson for the campaign.
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