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Swedish Ombudsman Sues UPS For Refusing To Accommodate Muslim Employee's Wearing of Beard

By Howard M. Friedman

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The Local reported yesterday that Sweden's Equality Ombudsman has filed a lawsuit against United Parcel Service charging the company with discrimination for discharging a Muslim employee who insisted on wearing a beard. UPS refused to make an exception for religious beliefs. The suit, brought in Sweden's Labor Court, seeks 150,0000 kroner ($24,000 US) in damages plus additional amounts for lost wages.

Full post as published by Religion Clause on February 11, 2011 (boomark / email).

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