Muslim woman sues US Disney World...

SteamWake · 08-19-10, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Brietbart

A Muslim woman is suing Disneyland, accusing the company's California theme park of discrimination for telling her she could not serve customers if she chose to wear a headscarf.

I sure hope this one goes absolutly nowhere. Next thing you know they will refuse to wear the Micky Mouse ears !!!

http://www.breitbart.com/article.php...show_article=1

Gerald · 08-19-10, 09:07 AM

and it has nothing to do with the viewer's eyes,more to it according to some is "controversial"

Platapus · 08-19-10, 09:12 AM

I hope she wins. It is stupid to forbid someone from wearing a scarf.

It is not like she wanted to wear a burka, in which I would not want her to win.

What exactly is the Disney Look?

This was a poor decision on the part of the Disney person and will probably end up costing Disney a lot, not only money but in image.

Disney probably has no problems taking money from Muslim customers I bet.

August · 08-19-10, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Platapus

This was a poor decision on the part of the Disney person and will probably end up costing Disney a lot, not only money but in image.

Maybe it will hurt their image with Muslims but somehow I don't see that as something that will affect Disney's bottom line very much.

Herr-Berbunch · 08-19-10, 09:15 AM

I think it's quite cute...

Sailor Steve · 08-19-10, 09:18 AM

On the one hand, workers in a position to greet customers usually have to adhere to some kind of dress code, but on the other she did ask and recieved no reply. And one has to ask whether Disney actually has a 'No Scarves' clause in their dress code.

Personally I would think they'd welcome a multinational look to their workers.

Task Force · 08-19-10, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Herr-Berbunch

I think it's quite cute...

God, it looks like something from a ancient torture rituial!

Ive never been to disney world, but couldnt they just put her in a place for... I dont know, the mummy, or that other middle eastern show.

krashkart · 08-19-10, 09:26 AM

She was out of compliance with the dress code. I see no reason for a lawsuit, but it is her choice to file one.

Platapus · 08-19-10, 09:39 AM

Do we know what the dress code is?

Weiss Pinguin · 08-19-10, 09:58 AM

I dunno. I don't think 'did not go with the Disney look' will hold up very well.

If there was a real issue here say health-related or some such) then I could understand.

Maybe hire her to wear the mascot suit?

SteamWake · 08-19-10, 10:01 AM

Its simple, Disney world is a private enterprise. They can dictate what their employees can and cannot wear. Dont agree with the 'dress code' well there are plenty of other jobs out there right?

What is so freakin hard to understand about that?

Besides you would think the woman would be greatfull to have a job these days.

Sailor Steve · 08-19-10, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by SteamWake

Its simple, Disney world is a private enterprise. They can dictate what their employees can and cannot wear. Dont agree with the 'dress code' well there are plenty of other jobs out there right?

What is so freakin hard to understand about that?

We still haven't found out whether scarves are mentioned in the dress code.

Platapus · 08-19-10, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

We still haven't found out whether scarves are mentioned in the dress code.

Don't let the facts interrupt a thread flow.

mookiemookie · 08-19-10, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by SteamWake

Its simple, Disney world is a private enterprise. They can dictate what their employees can and cannot wear. Dont agree with the 'dress code' well there are plenty of other jobs out there right?

What is so freakin hard to understand about that?

Besides you would think the woman would be greatfull to have a job these days.

Businesses have to by law make a "reasonable accommodation" for their employee's religious beliefs so long as doing so doesn't present a safety hazard, the exemptions are equally applied and so long as the exemption doesn't go against a "business necessity".

Dowly · 08-19-10, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by SteamWake

Its simple, Disney world is a private enterprise. They can dictate what their employees can and cannot wear. Dont agree with the 'dress code' well there are plenty of other jobs out there right?

What is so freakin hard to understand about that?

Besides you would think the woman would be greatfull to have a job these days.

The article says the woman asked Disney if it would be ok to wear a scarf, from that it's quite safe to assume that not in dress code nor in the contract it is stated that scarf cannot be worn.

What is so freakin hard to understand about that?

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Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,360 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	I hope she wins. It is stupid to forbid someone from wearing a scarf. It is not like she wanted to wear a burka, in which I would not want her to win. What exactly is the Disney Look? This was a poor decision on the part of the Disney person and will probably end up costing Disney a lot, not only money but in image. Disney probably has no problems taking money from Muslim customers I bet. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

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Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	On the one hand, workers in a position to greet customers usually have to adhere to some kind of dress code, but on the other she did ask and recieved no reply. And one has to ask whether Disney actually has a 'No Scarves' clause in their dress code. Personally I would think they'd welcome a multinational look to their workers. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

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Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,360 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	Do we know what the dress code is? __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

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krashkart Navy Seal Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 5,292 Downloads: 100 Uploads: 0	She was out of compliance with the dress code. I see no reason for a lawsuit, but it is her choice to file one.

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Weiss Pinguin Ocean Warrior Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Auburn, Alabama Posts: 3,333 Downloads: 101 Uploads: 0	I dunno. I don't think 'did not go with the Disney look' will hold up very well. If there was a real issue here say health-related or some such) then I could understand. Maybe hire her to wear the mascot suit? __________________

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SteamWake Rear Admiral Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,224 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Its simple, Disney world is a private enterprise. They can dictate what their employees can and cannot wear. Dont agree with the 'dress code' well there are plenty of other jobs out there right? What is so freakin hard to understand about that? Besides you would think the woman would be greatfull to have a job these days. __________________ Follow the progress of Mr. Mulligan : http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=147648