Discrimination lawsuit | Restaurant manager allegedly ripped hijab from employee's head

Restaurant manager allegedly ripped hijab from employee's head

Restaurant chain Chipotle is being sued as a Muslim employee alleges her manager ripped her hijab off her head in an act of religious harassment.

The lawsuit outlines how in 2021, an assistant manager at the restaurant, Kevin Silva Garcia, repeatedly harassed a member of the team, 19-year-old Areej Saifan, demanding her to show her hair despite her refusal.

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