Jobseeker told applying a 'waste of time' unless hijab removed

Jobseeker told applying a 'waste of time' unless hijab removed

An applicant has been told that, due to her headscarf, there is no point in applying for a prospective job – the NZ Herald reports.

Mona Alfadli applied for the role of Retail Assistant at jewellery store Stewart Dawsons in New Lynn, New Zealand. She claims she was told going for the job was a “waste of time” if she didn’t remove her hijab.

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