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| AutoPost
Wed 8/18/2010 2:08p | This topic is for Discussion of Latest: OCReg: Muslim employee accuses Disney of discrimination
The Orange County Register reports a hostess at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel restaurant Storyteller's Cafe has not been unable to work in that role while wearing a Muslim head scarf. Disney says they have offered a behind-the-scenes assignment at the restaurant until her employer could figure out a solution. |
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| Dr Hans Reinhardt
Wed 8/18/2010 2:21p | Hmmmm... something about this story seems fishy to me. She's been working for Disney for two years and suddenly has decided to start wearing a habib to work? Not saying that Disney isn't capable of being discriminatory, but I wonder, under the circumstances and workplace dress codes, what legal obligation does Disney have to allow her to wear her head wrap. |
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| avatarmickey115
Wed 8/18/2010 2:22p | wow...this is rediculous... |
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| TP2000
Wed 8/18/2010 3:54p | This sort of thing just makes me so.... ANGRY, regardless of which company the Muslim is trying to bully.
I really hope Disneyland stands their ground on this and doesn't bend to Political Correctness. For decades Jews weren't allowed to wear Yarmulkes, Catholics weren't allowed to wear Rosaries, Lance Armstrong fans weren't allowed to wear Livestrong bracelets, etc., etc.
This union is making fools of themselves, but we'll have to see how Disney responds to this one. I have no doubt that TDA has called in the corporate lawyers from Burbank on this one and they are circling the wagons right now. I will look forward to the eventual outcome on this one. |
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| avatarmickey115
Wed 8/18/2010 4:14p | ^^ Amen! ^^ |
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| Kar2oonMan
Wed 8/18/2010 4:26p | Since alternative work and pay were offered, I don't think the employee has much of a case. So this person is not being prohibited from making a living.
>>May an employee wear religious garb or symbols to work?
Employers must attempt to accommodate employees who, for religious reasons, must maintain a particular physical appearance or manner of dress in keeping with the tenets of their religion. Again, accommodation is required only if it can be made without undue hardship to the employer. When it comes to religious apparel, typically only safety concerns constitute undue hardship. <<
source: http://www.adl.org/religious_f...lace.asp
Disney has altered "The Disney Look" over the years however, especially in the last 10 years. It's a difficult, complex matter, that's for sure. |
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| 999HAUNTS
Wed 8/18/2010 4:26p | Oh brother. |
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| LPFan22
Wed 8/18/2010 5:00p | Just saw this on the news. What a waste of everyone's time. |
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| TP2000
Wed 8/18/2010 5:02p | The Council on American-Islamic Relations was there this afternoon at a big demonstration they held in the hotel, and out on the sidewalk.
This CAIR group is "representing her" and is paying her lawyer fees. And the Hotel Union is going along for the ride and adding "Si Se Puede!" chants to the whole thing on the front lawn of the Grand Californian.
It's sickening. What is sad is that this poor girl is being used as a pawn. Not that she is blameless, but this is beyond just her wearing her scarve at the restaurant now. |
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| Longhorn12
Wed 8/18/2010 6:39p | So she wanted to wear it... and they told her she could, but in certain areas, and instead she just decided not to go to work...
I...what?
Why is this a top story? |
