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i just like saying, "I told you so, hehehehe!"

 

 

 

 

 

Samantha Elauf leaves the Supreme Court after the trial's opening arguments in FebruarySamantha Elauf leaves the Supreme Court after the trial's opening arguments in February

The US Supreme Court has ruled in favour of a Muslim woman who was denied a job because of her headscarf.

Abercrombie & Fitch Co refused to hire Samantha Elauf because her dress violated the clothing retailer's "Look Policy" for sales staff.

Ms Elauf wore a hijab at interview but did not say she was Muslim.

But Justice Antonin Scalia said the retailer "at least suspected" that she wore a headscarf for religious reasons and she did not need to make a request.

US law requires that employers must "reasonably accommodate" an employee's religious beliefs, as long as it does not provide an undue hardship to the business.

Muslim women rally outside the courthouse for the right to wear a headscarf at workMuslim women rally outside the courthouse for the right to wear a headscarf at work

"I was a teenager who loved fashion and was eager to work for Abercrombie & Fitch," said Ms Elauf in a statement after the court released its decision.

Ms Elauf was 17 years old when the discrimination occurred during a job interview at a shop in Tulsa, Oklahoma in 2008.

"Observance of my faith should not have prevented me from getting a job. I am glad that I stood up for my rights", she said after the ruling.

In an 8-1 verdict, the court ruled that Abercrombie had violated the 1964 Civil Rights Act, which bans discrimination based on religious beliefs and practices.

Groups representing Jews, Sikhs, Christian, gay, and lesbian rights organisations filed papers in court in solidarity with Ms Elauf, who told reporters she sought to protect the rights of people of all faiths at work.

In 2013 Abercrombie & Fitch Co settled with two American Muslim women who were targeted by management for their use of the hijab. Each woman was awarded $71,000 (ÂĢ47,000).

Abercrombie & Fitch Co has since reversed its policy on headscarves.

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Originally Posted by Jay Bharrat:

God Bless America!

 

Cultural ignorance is a bad thing- you pay for it.

 

Some of these Corporations bully you to accept and support a wicked thing such as the homo movement, and they commit sins against the wholesome things.

yuh sayin the hetero movement not wicked...Nehru seh he is not homo..but he rass wicked

FM
Originally Posted by TI:

i just like saying, "I told you so, hehehehe!"

 

 

 

 

 

Samantha Elauf leaves the Supreme Court after the trial's opening arguments in FebruarySamantha Elauf leaves the Supreme Court after the trial's opening arguments in February

The US Supreme Court has ruled in favour of a Muslim woman who was denied a job because of her headscarf.

Abercrombie & Fitch Co refused to hire Samantha Elauf because her dress violated the clothing retailer's "Look Policy" for sales staff.

Ms Elauf wore a hijab at interview but did not say she was Muslim.

But Justice Antonin Scalia said the retailer "at least suspected" that she wore a headscarf for religious reasons and she did not need to make a request.

US law requires that employers must "reasonably accommodate" an employee's religious beliefs, as long as it does not provide an undue hardship to the business.

Muslim women rally outside the courthouse for the right to wear a headscarf at workMuslim women rally outside the courthouse for the right to wear a headscarf at work

"I was a teenager who loved fashion and was eager to work for Abercrombie & Fitch," said Ms Elauf in a statement after the court released its decision.

Ms Elauf was 17 years old when the discrimination occurred during a job interview at a shop in Tulsa, Oklahoma in 2008.

"Observance of my faith should not have prevented me from getting a job. I am glad that I stood up for my rights", she said after the ruling.

In an 8-1 verdict, the court ruled that Abercrombie had violated the 1964 Civil Rights Act, which bans discrimination based on religious beliefs and practices.

Groups representing Jews, Sikhs, Christian, gay, and lesbian rights organisations filed papers in court in solidarity with Ms Elauf, who told reporters she sought to protect the rights of people of all faiths at work.

In 2013 Abercrombie & Fitch Co settled with two American Muslim women who were targeted by management for their use of the hijab. Each woman was awarded $71,000 (ÂĢ47,000).

Abercrombie & Fitch Co has since reversed its policy on headscarves.

Yep....stupid judges.....Gramercy....impose your culture and habit on them using their institutions  and you can control them.

 

Is that not a closely held corporation like Hobby Lobby? Why let Hobby Lobby to discriminate against gay people and let this one pass?

FM

"In 2013 Abercrombie & Fitch Co settled with two American Muslim women who were targeted by management for their use of the hijab. Each woman was awarded $71,000 (ÂĢ47,000)."

 

 

 

Nothing against the article here, just an observation.

 

Oi Nehru, you notice they said "American" first?

Unlike some who believe in placing their "Indian" before "Guyanese."

cain
Originally Posted by Nehru:
Originally Posted by RiffRaff:

Too bad the ME can't have this kind of freedom...God Bless America...no matter how much some ah dem ME muslims wanna slaughter Americans

So True. They will never try such a move in the ME.  Necks off !!!

 

Look the Ex President of Iraq sentenced to death!!!

Sentenced, thought them don bruk he neck!

FM
Originally Posted by baseman:
Originally Posted by RiffRaff:

Too bad the ME can't have this kind of freedom...God Bless America...no matter how much some ah dem ME muslims wanna slaughter Americans

Not sure I agree with the Court if A&F has a declared dress code.  Next thing, Hooters down the drain.

So you disagree wid the 8 - 1 court verdict......you must know more about the constitution than these folks

FM

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