EEOC Sues On Behalf Of Rastafarian Employees

For the second time in a week, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has filed suit against a business charging it with discrimination against a Rastafarian employee. Last week it filed suit against United Parcel Service for refusing to hire a Rastafarian as a driver helper because of his beard. The most recent suit was against Atlanta-based RaceTrac Petroleum Inc. for firing a Rastafarian from her position as staffing coordinator because she wore dreadlocks and a head wrap for religious reasons. The Atlanta Business Chronicle reports on both the UPS and RaceTrac cases.