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Whats wrong with A and F deciding their own best practices for hiring?
Violations of federal law. Once they told this girl that she wasn't hired because of her head scarf not fitting the dress code, they opened themselves up to this by discriminating on the basis of religion and refusing to make a reasonable accommodation. Their legal defense was basically that they didn't know that she was wearing the scarf for religious purposes which was a ridiculous claim to make.
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Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits employers from discriminating against individuals because of their religion (or lack of religious belief) in hiring, firing, or any other terms and conditions of employment. The law also prohibits job segregation based on religion, such as assigning an employee to a non-customer contact position because of actual or feared customer preference.
In addition, the Act requires employers to reasonably accommodate the religious beliefs and practices of applicants and employees, unless doing so would cause more than a minimal burden on the operation of the employer's business.A reasonable religious accommodation is any adjustment to the work environment that will allow the employee to practice his religion.
Muslims can shop for their clothing at A&F, and what's wrong with having a sales clerk wearing a hijab ? Times are changing. No turning back. I have dealt with Muslims for the last 10 years without any problems.
Whats wrong with A and F deciding their own best practices for hiring?
What bloody years is this and why must we explain what has been settled law for 50 bloody years? Are some people being purposely obtuse or have they been living some sort of state of suspended animation?
Violations of federal law. Once they told this girl that she wasn't hired because of her head scarf not fitting the dress code, they opened themselves up to this by discriminating on the basis of religion and refusing to make a reasonable accommodation. Their legal defense was basically that they didn't know that she was wearing the scarf for religious purposes which was a ridiculous claim to m
The way I understand it, they never told her why she wasn't hired.
Can the NY Yankees get fired for not allowing a Jewish pitcher wear his religious head wear?
Typical answer when you know you are unable to answer.
why can the Yankees have a dress code but A/F can't?
The Yankees cant have a dress code either IF IT VIOLATES THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964. I dont know why this is so complocated for some people. The uniform itself is not illegal but the employer can not exclude religions purposely by way of the uniform policy.
the hiring manager at Abercrombie has openly admitted lowering Elauf’s score upon learning from another manager that the hijab violated company policy.
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