Read the following case study. Answer the two questions at the bottom.

You do not need to respond to your classmates.

CASES FROM THE REAL WORLD

The Abercrombie & Fitch Religious Discrimination Case

The U$.$S$.$ Supreme Court, in a $2015$ case involving Abercrombie & Fitch, ruled that that $"$an employer may not refuse to hire an applicant for work if the employer was motivated by

avoiding the need to accommodate a religious practice," and that doing so violates the prohibition against religious discrimination contained in the CRA of $1964.$ Title VIL According to

the EEOC general counsel David Lopez, "This case is about defending the American principles of religious freedom and tolerance. This decision is a victory for our increasingly diverse

society. ${?}^{222}B$

The case arose when, as part of her Muslim faith, a teenage girl named Samantha Elauf wore a hijab $($headscar$)$ to a job interview with Abercrombie &$.$ Fitch. Elauf was denied a job

because she did not conform to the company's "Look Policy." which Abercrombie claimed banned head coverings. Elauf filed a complaint with the EEOC alleging religious discrimination,

and the EEOC, in turn, filed suit against Abercrombie & Fitch, alleging it refused to hire Elauf because of her religious beliefs and failed to accommodate her by making an exception to

its "Look Policy"

"I was a teenager who loved fashion and was eager to work for Abercrombie & Fitch." said Elauf. "Observance of my faithi should not have prevented me from getting a job. I am glad that

I stood up for my rights, and happy that the EEOC was there for me and took my complaint to the courts. lam grateful to the Supreme Court for the decision and hope that other people

realize that this type of discrimination is wrong and the EEOC is there to help. ${?}^{23}B$

Critical Thinking

Does a retail clothing store have an interest in employee appearance that it can justify in terms of customer sales?

Does it matter to you what a sales associate looks like when you shop for clothes? Why or why not?