Monday, August 23, 2010

Hostess wont wear Disneys head scarf alternative AP

ANAHEIM, Calif. A woman who accused the Disney Co. of discrimination for refusing to let her wear a Muslim head scarf at work says she wont wear a specially designed hat instead.

Imane Boudlal, whos a restaurant hostess at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, says Disneys suggested hat-and-bonnet is embarrassing and makes a joke of her religion.

She has gone home without pay seven times rather than remove her hijab or accept jobs away from customers.

Disney spokeswoman Suzi Brown says the head covering accommodates both Boudlals beliefs and Disney costuming guidelines. She says it was one of several options Disney made after Boudlal requested alterations to her approved apparel.

Last week, Boudlal filed a complaint with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.



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