[The Bacon Guy]

Quote by: PH Even wedding rings and watches? ALL earrings? A truly universal policy or just a means of discrimination against the religious?

I honestly don’t know if watches and rings are disallowed. However, wedding rings are, in general, unobtrusive and watches are functional. Things such as earrings, necklaces and bracelets are more likely to be flashy and to affect the image of the company. The policy is a ban on jewellery, possibly with a few general exceptions. However, the company should not be forced by law to waste time and money in making specific exceptions to their policy. If you’re going to work for BA, you should conform to their standards, whether you think they are fair or not. It’s a business, not a democracy.

Quote by: PH Unlike you, I think that past societal practices of prejudice have been harmful and were rightly addressed by legislation. I think that telling someone to leave your establishment and don't come back because you don't like their color or religion should be disallowed by law.

Unlike you, I believe in freedom. Guess it's just a difference of opinion.

Quote by: PH Now, maybe if they smell bad...

I assume that was flippancy but let's look at it anyway. If someone smells bad, it is probably because they choose not to shower. This choice is likely to put off customers and it is therefore within the business's rights to demand that the employee either shower or leave the company. Correct?

If someone wears a religious image, it is their choice. If the company has reason to believe that this choice is likely to deter customers, is it not their right to demand that the religious imagery be removed, or that the employee in question leaves the company?