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So? If the job requires an employee to work Sundays, than maybe she shouldn't have applied. Religion shouldn't be a protected class because it is a matter of choice, unlike race, color, sex and national origin, and she shouldn't be entitled to special treatment because of her beliefs.
Doesn't matter whether she should have applied or not.
The employer agreed to the terms when she was hired.
Bottom line, they hired her when she stated that she couldn't (or wouldn't) work on Sundays.
They accommodated her for 6 years. Thus, this wasn't an issue for the company at all to schedule her every week with Sundays off - or allowed her to switch days with another co-worker.
New manager came in and forced her to work on Sundays. Sorry, this is on the company. If she was a dishwasher, pretty sure they could have found another one . . . at the beginning . . . who didn't have an issue working on Sundays. "Thank you for applying maam, but we really do rotate our employees to work on all 7 days of the week." How simple was that?
Good for her to sue them. Next time, perhaps, they'll make their employment conditions crystal clear.
This, exactly.
It's very interesting to me how so many posters in this thread seem to believe that the employer had no responsibility to uphold the original agreement, an agreement that was entirely voluntary on their part.
I think first, she needs to prove damage. what does she lose? Hurt feeling?
I think this country's justice of law is under attack.
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Originally Posted by lilyflower3191981
Me either. I think religious belief should be kept private.
Like a penis, if I want it shoved down my throat, I would ask. Otherwise, please keep it to yourself.
As a employee, all you need is to figure out if you can do the job. If you cannot, find another job That is it.
Nobody needs to accommodate your religious beliefs. The idea itself is ridiculous.
I don't blame the person because everybody enjoys free money. If I knew I could do that, I would be the first one to sue. Hey, I am only human. since we cannot change human nature, we can certainly change our rules and laws.
Let's make it fair, this person please proves his or her damages, what does he/she lose exactly? Hurt feelings? come on now. Maybe pay him/her $150 for a decent counseling session, that is all. sheesh
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Originally Posted by Ringo1
Me too.
Nor did I agree with the Muslim waiter that refused to serve pork, etc etc.
I expect we will now see more of these as well.
Sigh.
Just do your job OR find one that works for you, your schedule, and your religious beliefs.
Missing the point.
The employer agreed to her request to not work on Sundays. They upheld their part of the agreement for years.
Yes, she asked for Sundays off because she attends church but she could have just as easily asked for Mondays off because she has a kid that plays travel baseball.
People want to make this about religion and it is NOT about religion.
It is about the employer accommodating an employee's request, then changing the rules of employment and firing the employee because of a situation that the employer created.
Not sure why this is so hard for people to understand.
So they broke a mutual agreement. Good for her. Too many employers think they can do whatever they want. That's why it's always best to be in a position of F You.
This.
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Originally Posted by Loveshiscountry
So you have no problem with an employer who breaks a mutual agreement?
Is it because you think lying is good for a relationship?
And, they initially agreed to not schedule her to work on Sundays then reneged on their part of the agreement.
She deserved to win.
Things change. My job has totally changed in the past 10 years including hours worked.
Should I sue my employer?
Guarantee they will appeal.
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Originally Posted by AguaDulce
In many jobs you can be fired for any reason--or no reason at all.
In any right to work state they can fire you if they don't lke the color of your socks.
So NO I don't see this as any slam dunk win.
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