13 March 2012

Muslim Cab Drivers Claim Employer Barred Them From Praying

.... Last October, 26 Muslim drivers for the rental car company Hertz similarly claimed that they were unfairly fired for praying. Hertz said, however, that the problem was that the drivers would clock-out for their prayers, and not return on time. The Star Taxi drivers, on the other hand, say their prayers in no way interfere with their work.

The plaintiffs also claim that they were prohibited from speaking in a language that wasn't English at any time, with an automatic $25 fine if they did so.

"They came to this country because of religious freedom," says Shibly. "It's shameful this is happening in America." [AOL] Read more