Employers can ban the burka, European court rules

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[FONT=&quot][/FONT][FONT=&quot]The ruling came in its first decision on the issue of women wearing Islamic headscarves at work[/FONT]
 

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14 MARCH 2017 • 9:25AM
[FONT=&quot]Employers can bar staff from wearing visible religious symbols such as the burka, the European Union's top court has ruled.[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]The ruling came in its first decision on the issue of women wearing Islamic headscarves at work.[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]On the eve of a Dutch election in which Muslim immigration has been a key issue and a bellwether for attitudes to migration and refugee policies across Europe, the Court of Justice (ECJ) gave a joined judgment in the cases of two women, in France and Belgium, who were dismissed for refusing to remove headscarves.[/FONT]


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[FONT=&quot]The judgement was handed down by the European Court of Justice[/FONT] [FONT=&quot]CREDIT: GEOFF PUGH FOR THE TELEGRAPH[/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]"An internal rule of an undertaking which prohibits the visible wearing of any political, philosophical or religious sign does not constitute direct discrimination," the Court said in a statement.[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]"However, in the absence of such a rule, the willingness of an employer to take account of the wishes of a customer no longer to have the employer's services provided by a worker wearing an Islamic headscarf cannot be considered an occupational requirement that could rule out discrimination."[/FONT]

 

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The hijab (Arabic: partition) is a garment worn by Muslim women that covers the head and neck. It can also refer to the religious code that advises both men and women on dressing modestly.
The degree to which one is expected to cover up varies according to tradition and the garments illustrated here represent just a few of the common variants.
 

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  • 1. Hijab



    The hijab is the head covering most commonly worn in the West. It covers the hair and neck while leaving the face clear.


  • 2. Chador



    The chador is a small cloak worn to cover the head and upper body while leaving the face clear. Most-commonly worn by women of Iranian heritage.


  • 3. Niqab



    The niqab covers the head, neck and face. It is widely worn in Arab countries in the Gulf such as Saudi Arabia, Oman, and the United Arab Emirates.


  • 4. Burka



    The burka covers the entirety of a woman’s body from head to toe. It originated in Pakistan, but is most-commonly worn by women in Afghanistan, where it is known as the chadri.


 

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