I think the management/owners acted well within their rights. She was told early on that having a shaved head would violate appearance standards and there are very few restaurants that don't have rules regarding appropriate appearance.

She was not initially fired, as she could have returned to work after her hair had grown out or she consented to wear a wig.

This woman disregarded the rules of employment, ignored the advice of her superiors, and refused measures to accommodate her even after she had gone ahead with her plans.

Her taking part in a cancer drive is commendable and she can proudly display her "high and tight" when she is off duty, but after she defied her employers, she has no right to complain.


[edit on 2008/6/6 by GradyPhilpott]

You are a master of straw man arguments.

I support firing men for having bald heads only if the rules state that men are not allowed to shave their heads.

The rules of attire and appearance in many restaurants and other businesses differ for men and women as they should.

Regardless of those personal sentiments, the fact remains that the woman broke the rules as stated in the article and I articulated my view of the situation in my previous post.

Your question is irrelevant, illogical, and ignores known facts of the case.

And besides the woman has not been fired as your initial post erroneously asserts.

I DO take offense to her being "Laid off". I don't live near Owen Sound, but I live in North Bay, and I DO work in a restaurant. You can be sure that I will be talking to my co- workers about this.
We are all required to either keep our hair short, or wear it up. That would be the health regulations to keep hair out of the food we are serving.
I would say, at least she doesn't have to worry about that.
So if she had lost her hair due to cancer treatment, would she have been laid off till it grew back too?
I say she should find another job with those who are more appreciative of her efforts, and tell her boss to shove it.
The negative publicity alone from this is going to affect the restaurant, and I give it a year before the business goes under.
Some people just don't realize, how their actions could affect their business.

"the fact remains that the woman broke the rules as stated in the article". I agree, but this is just wrong! This is soulless! How many people sacrifice part of themselves (shave their head) to benefit others in need of something like the cure for cancer? Why not just wear a wig? There must be more to this story. They needed a reason to fire her. Bad decision on the restaurant's PR department. I bet the locals are gathering torches by now.

Originally posted by GradyPhilpott
You are a master of straw man arguments.

Thank you. My mother will be proud that I am a master at something.
And thank you for posting your views on this.

And besides the woman has not been fired as your initial post erroneously asserts.

My title uses the word 'fired' just as the source article does.

bald women look funny

like boys with boobs