In a recent downsizing, Bria, an average performer, was informed via email not to report to work the following Monday as her job had been terminated. Bria was aware that the downsizing was to occur and was informed of the process by which layoffs would occur, which she thought was fair. All other performers in her work group who were let go had also been rated "average." Bria

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Bria likely believes she has been denied interactional justice because she was informed of her termination via email, which can be perceived as impersonal and lacking in respect or dignity. Procedural justice (fairness in the process) and distributive justice (fairness in the outcome) seem to have been upheld, as she was aware of the downsizing process and deemed it fair, and all average performers were treated similarly.

In a Recent Downsizing, Bria, an Average Performer, Was Informed