On Monday,
Boudlal rejected the new headwear and went home for a seventh time, according to the hotel workers’ union,
“”The hat makes a joke of me and my religion, and draws even more attention to me,”” Boudlal said in a prepared statement. “”It’s unacceptable.””
“”We provided Ms. Boudlal with several options, including a modified costume that includes a blouse with a higher neckline and a newly designed head covering that meets our costuming guidelines and which we believe provides a reasonable accommodation of Ms. Boudal’s religious beliefs,”” Brown said in a prepared statement.
Boudlal could not immediately be reached for further comment. Her attorney also could not be reached.
Some Muslim women opt to wear head scarves over their hair and necks as a form of modesty.
Boudlal first reported to work with a hijab last week.
She said she filed a complaint with the
“”They don’t want me to look Muslim,”” Boudlal said in the prepared statement. “”They just don’t want the head covering to look like a hijab.””
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Federal law requires employers to give “”reasonable accommodations”” to workers so they can practice their religion, as long as it doesn’t create an “”undue hardship,”” such as safety problems.
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In 2004,