Author Topic: Wearing of cross and chain. (Read 5096 times)

loulou · « **on:** October 15, 2006, 03:40:29 pm »

A Heathrow Airport employee has said she plans to sue British Airways for religious discrimination in a row over the wearing of a cross necklace.

Check-in worker Nadia Eweida, 55, of Twickenham, said she was effectively "forced" to take unpaid leave after refusing to conceal the symbol.

BA denied it had banned the wearing of crosses.

It said its uniform policy stated that such items could be worn if concealed underneath the uniform.

oldspice · « **Reply #1 on:** October 15, 2006, 03:47:34 pm »

I think she has the right to wear it under her uniform. It could be a health and safety risk if it is dangling outside and she is leaning forward.

loulou · « **Reply #2 on:** October 15, 2006, 03:48:41 pm »

I read somewhere that newsreader Fiona Bruce is not allowed to wear her cross and chain.

oldspice · « **Reply #3 on:** October 15, 2006, 03:50:27 pm »

This is a Christian country. A cross and chain is much less obvious than a veil.

smurfboy · « **Reply #4 on:** October 15, 2006, 03:51:32 pm »

Sometimes you just have to accept rules are rules. I am against religious discrimination, but Christians are not required to wear crucifixes unless I've missed something! This woman is 55 - isn't it time she grew up?

loulou · « **Reply #5 on:** October 15, 2006, 03:53:03 pm »

Don't you think she has a right to wear what she wants?

smurfboy · « **Reply #6 on:** October 15, 2006, 03:56:55 pm »

Then why not go the whole hog and not bother to wear her uniform? Why not come into work in woad?

She knew the rules, she broke them, and now instead of facing up to it she has gone crying 'poor me' to the press. They didn't even make her take it off for God's sake! All she had to do was wear it under her blouse!

kevvosa · « **Reply #7 on:** October 15, 2006, 05:50:23 pm »

Quote from: loulou

Don't you think she has a right to wear what she wants?

So if she turns up in a bikini it's ok?

loulou · « **Reply #8 on:** October 15, 2006, 05:53:22 pm »

If she is comfortable and warm enough. Bikini

kevvosa · « **Reply #9 on:** October 15, 2006, 06:01:43 pm »

What if she wears a thong?

loulou · « **Reply #10 on:** October 15, 2006, 06:03:32 pm »

whatever floats your boat.

kevvosa · « **Reply #11 on:** October 15, 2006, 06:07:53 pm »

Deffinitely doesn't float this boat.

oldspice · « **Reply #12 on:** October 15, 2006, 06:22:11 pm »

I think it's reasonable to ask her to wear it under her uniform.

smurfboy · « **Reply #13 on:** November 21, 2006, 02:26:28 pm »

Common sense has prevailed and this woman has lost her appeal. Good - maybe that will stop a few of these people who sue at the drop of a hat (or necklace).

loulou · « **Reply #14 on:** November 21, 2006, 03:45:08 pm »

No win, no claim. A bit obvious she would lose her appeal. She is the wrong colour and race.

News:

Author Topic: Wearing of cross and chain. (Read 5096 times)