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Boycott Olive Garden

Boycott Olive Garden

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Started by Anonymous 20 years, 6 months ago
My name is Tavasha, but my stage name is Missundastood (Muslim hip hop artist)and I applied for a position as an hostess at Olive Gardens in June 2005.On my second interview I was asked if I was wearing it for fashion or religion. I went on three interviews and after being passed from manager to manager, I was finally told by a manager that although I was qualified for the position they would not hire me due to my hijab. The words they said were \"cultural indifference with the headpiece\". As you are aware religious discrimination is illegal and a violation of the Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, The New York State Executive Law and the New York City Administrative Code. Such discrimination includes failing to hire a person because of their religious beliefs. The Olive Garden that discriminated against me is located at 505 Gateway Drive, Brooklyn, NY 11239, but I would like for you to boycott all of their family of restaurants owned by the Darden Concepts, Inc. Darden Concepts, Inc. owns Bahamas Breeze, Smokey Bones, Olive Garden, and Red Lobsters. African Americans had a saying back in the times of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. \"Don\'t shop where you can\'t work.\"

Updates

February 10, 2006

The current momentum confirms this issue requires a formal legal response. I am finalizing a brief to submit to the corporate offices of Darden Concepts regarding these hiring practices.

Reached 100 supporters

February 10, 2006

6 Comments

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Marcus Townsend
20 years ago Featured

Ridiculous. Everyone deserves to work regardless of what they wear on their head. Not setting foot in there again.

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Sarah Nair
20 years ago Featured

This is 2014 not the dark ages. Discrimination has no place in any business. Hope they lose tons of money over this.

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Elena Cunningham
20 years ago Featured

Used to love their breadsticks but never again. boycotting until they fix their policies.

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David Diallo
20 years ago Featured

Total BS. If she can do the job and is qualified then hire her. Shame on them for treating someone like that.

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Fatima Novak
20 years ago Featured

I am so sorry this happened to you. No one should have to choose between their faith and a paycheck. Stay strong sis.

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Kevin Riley
20 years ago Featured

WOW. Cultural indifference? That is just a fancy way of saying they are being bigots. Glad I stopped eating there months ago.

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