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Suit: Disney Fired Woman Who Wore Hijab
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no2apprentice
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If she does, then we'll all know what she really worships.
I hope Disney doesn't settle on this case. Her claim of a 1st Amendment violation doesn't hold any validity. She violated her agreement with Disney, pure and simple.
Pioneer Hall
Well-Known Member
Originally posted by Bill
I've done that. They're good.
Oh, sorry about my post before DisneyInsider. It was out of line now that I look at it.
We all have our moments, I just wanted to say something so you would understand it. Thanks for your compliance.
HennieBogan1966
Account Suspended
I can't even believe that people would want to side with this woman. She wants to set her own rules for work attire. Is offered a position where she could be able to wear her scarf, which I think was a mistake on the part of Disney. They didn't have to do that much.
Bless your heart, you had to take a pay cut to practice your religious beliefs. So obviously there is no vow of poverty connected to her religion. Sounds like she just wanted to shove her religion down everyones' throats to me. And there is nothing in the first amendment that says a company can't set dress code rules and regulations. So, to this woman I say, thanks for playing. Come again.
Bless your heart, you had to take a pay cut to practice your religious beliefs. So obviously there is no vow of poverty connected to her religion. Sounds like she just wanted to shove her religion down everyones' throats to me. And there is nothing in the first amendment that says a company can't set dress code rules and regulations. So, to this woman I say, thanks for playing. Come again.
Mr.MouseFan
Active Member
I work at a casino resort in Atlantic City and just like Disney, we have dress standards that all employees must abide by. Wearing a hijab is definitely something that would not be permitted "on stage" in a casino. If Disney was smart (and I'm inclined to think they were), they would have presented this woman with the company dress standards and made it clear that by accepting employment with Disney, she is agreeing to abide by said standards. I know that is what happens in the casino industry. If Disney has done this, then I don't see how this can be turned into a descrimination suit. She was hired without any prejudice to religion and obviously agreed to abide by the dress standards of the company. In the middle of her employment, she decided on her own that she was going to forego the dress standards. Disney would have had every right to persue disciplinary action. Just my opinion. :drevil:
DDuckFan130
Well-Known Member
Does this happen where you live or something? As far as I know, the only "hats" or whatever that kids can wear in school are those associated with their religion. In my years of public school, I always saw the Muslim girls in their hijabs or the Jewish boys in their...what are they called? Yamakas? (sp?). Excuse my ignorance I just never knew the correct term for them.
Pioneer Hall
Well-Known Member
Disney is a private company, so they have more freedom to choose what dress codes they want to implement. A public school really can't do that because of the government level (but then this can go in the Pledge of Allegiance dispute).
WDW John
Member
Why do I have the feeling that this will be the last we hear of this story? Same goes for that one about the Indian woman who had all that money and her bag stolen. The media got their big headline so people would buy, buy, buy and that'll be the end of it.
It's 'yarmulke'. Kind of a tough one to guess the spelling of.
It's 'yarmulke'. Kind of a tough one to guess the spelling of.
ArchiDanDisney
Member
Not a problem in Dearborn, the rule that is. If you are unfamiliar with Dearborn, run a search on it.
stitch131313
New Member
There are two, one in both Disney water parks.
Tough for her... Disney offered her another job, and she didn't take it. That's all Disney has to do. Wearing it is voluntary, both by her religion, AND by the laws of this country.
And to whoever pulled out the first amendment... when you're on an employers dime, the first amendment means squat. A job is not a democracy.
I think this lawsuit is full of something... and it isn't a person wanting justice.
And to whoever pulled out the first amendment... when you're on an employers dime, the first amendment means squat. A job is not a democracy.
I think this lawsuit is full of something... and it isn't a person wanting justice.
LadyDarling
New Member
I agree! Disney has very strict standards. You know this when you sign up for the job. I know - becuase I've looked into it. No necklaces is one of the job requirements.
So, for the "case by case" basis, they might allow a christian to wear a cross UNDER his/her costume. It doesn't interfere with the atmosphere or thier joy. The head scarf interferes with the outward environment they are trying to portray.
It's not infringment on her "civil" rights. No one is saying she can't practice the religion in her free time. Or even at work. They are just saying that she can't so blatantly violate dress code.
Suing over it is just silly.
Senderella
Member
I agree. Wouldn't that have worked out better for both parties?
djmatthews
Well-Known Member
I have a feeling we'll see more of these cases. A similar one happened in a school in France, a girl was asked to remove her hijab as it wasn't part of the uniform. Who was in the right the school or the girl? There has been much of a debate.
On one hand are human rights; on the other is dress code. On this occasion, I will have to go with the school. When I went to school, I understood my dress code, and had to abide by it.
In Disney's case, I'm on there side. Disney probably has the world’s strictest dress code, and like mentioned before, the staff are cast, and they play part of a show.
The woman in question was offered transfer, and I'm sure this was done in the best and way taste possible. The woman would be contracted to wear what she was told to by Disney, as far as I can see it, she is contractually in the wrong.
On one hand are human rights; on the other is dress code. On this occasion, I will have to go with the school. When I went to school, I understood my dress code, and had to abide by it.
In Disney's case, I'm on there side. Disney probably has the world’s strictest dress code, and like mentioned before, the staff are cast, and they play part of a show.
The woman in question was offered transfer, and I'm sure this was done in the best and way taste possible. The woman would be contracted to wear what she was told to by Disney, as far as I can see it, she is contractually in the wrong.
wannab@dis
Well-Known Member
I bet that many on this board have to wear business casual or business suits to work. So, why don't you show up to work in the morning in shorts, tshirt and sandals?
Most here wouldn't think twice about doing this since it's not acceptable conduct and you really don't want to lose your job.
Same choice for this lady. She made her choice, now she should live with the consequences. Suing Disney has two outcomes. First, she wants money. Second, she wants to rub our faces in her religion and make us think we should somehow treat her different. Uhmm... No.
Most here wouldn't think twice about doing this since it's not acceptable conduct and you really don't want to lose your job.
Same choice for this lady. She made her choice, now she should live with the consequences. Suing Disney has two outcomes. First, she wants money. Second, she wants to rub our faces in her religion and make us think we should somehow treat her different. Uhmm... No.
Since whenis Disney Private?
I would just like for you to clear one thing for me. please Since when is Disney Private.. The last I knew Disney Stock is Sold and traded. So that make Disney a Public Company.. Yes they have guidelines and rules. And they should be followed. And yes She was offered her a diffrent Job. But please explaine why Being Private is going to make such a big deal as every one who has posted they are Private.. I had thought once your Stock is sold to the Public you were nolonger a Private company. Sorry to be off the Subject.
I would just like for you to clear one thing for me. please Since when is Disney Private.. The last I knew Disney Stock is Sold and traded. So that make Disney a Public Company.. Yes they have guidelines and rules. And they should be followed. And yes She was offered her a diffrent Job. But please explaine why Being Private is going to make such a big deal as every one who has posted they are Private.. I had thought once your Stock is sold to the Public you were nolonger a Private company. Sorry to be off the Subject.
wannab@dis
Well-Known Member
Re: Since whenis Disney Private?
I believe that everyone is referring to Disney as a company, not a government controlled entity or part of the government.
I believe that everyone is referring to Disney as a company, not a government controlled entity or part of the government.
BalooChicago
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Anyone know if Disney has a policy regarding ashes on Catholics on Ash Wednesday? While I do think Disney is in the right, I still say that they opened themselves up with the case by case basis. The ban in France for example applies to all religious items as far as I know.