Muslim Women Sue McDonald's Franchise For Hiring Discrimination

Friday's Detroit News reports that two Muslim women have filed a religious discrimination lawsuit in state court against a Dearborn, Michigan McDonald's restaurant and its manager. The women, who applied for jobs at McDonald's, were told that they would not be able to wear their hijab (Muslim headscarf) while at work because it was too hot in the kitchen for the head coverings. The McDonald's in question is in the midst of many businesses that cater to Dearborn's large Arab-American population, and some of the restaurant's menu items comply with requirements for Halal food. Owners of the franchise say they have a strict policy against discrimination of any kind.