Shahin Indorewala, 26 says the company's CEO made fun of her hijab and told her, 'Religion? I don't wanna deal with that here.'
A Muslim woman in northern Virginia claims she was denied a job because she asked about taking two five-minute prayer breaks during her shift.
Observant Muslims are expected to pray five times a day, where ever they may be. With the schedule for the job set for 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Indorewala said she knew at least two of those prayer sessions would take place during business hours. Shahin Indorewala says she was denied a job because she asked about taking two five-minute prayer breakers in return for a shorter lunch period.Indorewala says she asked Gavilondo if there was any accommodation that could be made. But instead of addressing her request, Indorewala claims, Gavilondo made fun of her hijab and refused to employ her.
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