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Can't work in daytime because of hair
delilah666
Posts: 14 Forumite
Hi, I just need a bit of advice really. Basically my boyfriend started a new job in a petrol station a few weeks ago, working 2 nights and a Sunday day. It has all been going well, except a few days ago the owner of the petrol station has said that he can't work a day shift because of his hair. My boyfriend is half cast and has afro curly hair and it isnt untidy or matted. He has asked if there is any other reason why they dont want him to work in the daytime and he is just told its because of his hair. My question is, is this discrimination? and is there anything he can do about it?
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Given your username, I assume this is a wind up!0
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Not at all, why would i make something like that up?0
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Just seems odd why a employer would do this plus your username
If its true I cant wee what ground they have is not like he is using preparing food. Also some people would take exception to the words "half cast"
We get a fair few wind ups in here by old posters using a new username0 -
delilah666 wrote: »My boyfriend is half cast...
Isnt that term non-pc these days?When dealing with the CSA its important to note that it is commonly accepted as unfit for purpose, and by default this also means the staff are unfit for purpose.0 -
i think the term is child of mixed heritege0
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Haven't heard that before but I know what you mean
Half caste is a derogatory termI think the term is child of mixed heritage0 -
Does he not wear his hair at night ?.....................I'm smiling because I have no idea what's going on ...:)0
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Equally, it could be a very erudite choice of username for someone who decided to come on here to post about this specific problem. I say give the thread the benefit of the doubt and let it run.Oldernotwiser wrote: »Given your username, I assume this is a wind up!Hi, we’ve had to remove your signature. If you’re not sure why please read the forum rules or email the forum team if you’re still unsure - MSE ForumTeam0 -
In this situation I'd be more worried about having a girlfriend who called me "half caste" than what my employer's saying!
Definitely a wind up!0 -
DVardysShadow wrote: »Equally, it could be a very erudite choice of username for someone who decided to come on here to post about this specific problem. I say give the thread the benefit of the doubt and let it run.
"Erudite" from someone using the expression "half caste"? Can trolls be erudite?0
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