yellowmxwheels
Junior Member
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? California
To make a long story short the company I have worked for 7 1/2 years just fired me. I work in the gaming industry and we were just awarded 4 diamond status. Now casino is going for 5 diamond and they are letting the people that have been there along time go. They are going for a younger look. About 3 mos ago we were pulled into a meeting saying that we would have to reapply and audition for our jobs. I was called later that night by HR telling me that I wouldn't be getting an audition for my job because I have a beard. They know I won't shave my beard. (I have it for Religious beliefs) I reminded HR that and they told me they would call me back (The P&P's says you are allowed a beard no longer than 1" in length). 3 mos later and no call back or explanation. So about 3 weeks ago I get sat down by a Manager telling me I need to sign a memo. I start reading it and pretty well hidden is a part saying that all team members have to be clean shaven. I tell her that I cannot sign it and she says I know you wouldn't. So now I start recording all meetings with Management.
I'm Union and in the agreement the Union has with the casino it states that there is to be 14 day advance notice on any scheduling changes. I came into work last Friday and the schedule was changed with only 5 days notice. I told my Manager I would not be able to work that day because I have other obligations. She told me that if I didn't come in I would be fired. I reminded her that the schedule wasn't posted 14 days in advance and she said it didn't matter. I didn't go into the work the day she added and when I got back into work on Friday and they pulled me right to HR with the HR rep that originally denied me a audition the Manager that made the schedule and a new Manager. So while I'm fighting my case they didn't want to hear it. The new Manager looks at me and says "why aren't you shaved?" I said ask those two. They didn't answer him so I told him I had it for Religious beliefs. He gives me this look and asks sarcastically "Oh what Religion are you?" I say to him "You can't ask me that. I'm pretty sure that's illegal" HR rep gives him a look like you idiot shut the hell up.
So I have this whole meeting recorded along with other meetings with Managers that don't agree with what upper management was doing. I have all great reviews and was one of the top performers at my job.
It all comes down to the casino wanting younger people not better people and doing anything to make you quit or fire you.
Also I was hired with a beard and the rules have always allowed them.
So what do you guys think my options are?
To make a long story short the company I have worked for 7 1/2 years just fired me. I work in the gaming industry and we were just awarded 4 diamond status. Now casino is going for 5 diamond and they are letting the people that have been there along time go. They are going for a younger look. About 3 mos ago we were pulled into a meeting saying that we would have to reapply and audition for our jobs. I was called later that night by HR telling me that I wouldn't be getting an audition for my job because I have a beard. They know I won't shave my beard. (I have it for Religious beliefs) I reminded HR that and they told me they would call me back (The P&P's says you are allowed a beard no longer than 1" in length). 3 mos later and no call back or explanation. So about 3 weeks ago I get sat down by a Manager telling me I need to sign a memo. I start reading it and pretty well hidden is a part saying that all team members have to be clean shaven. I tell her that I cannot sign it and she says I know you wouldn't. So now I start recording all meetings with Management.
I'm Union and in the agreement the Union has with the casino it states that there is to be 14 day advance notice on any scheduling changes. I came into work last Friday and the schedule was changed with only 5 days notice. I told my Manager I would not be able to work that day because I have other obligations. She told me that if I didn't come in I would be fired. I reminded her that the schedule wasn't posted 14 days in advance and she said it didn't matter. I didn't go into the work the day she added and when I got back into work on Friday and they pulled me right to HR with the HR rep that originally denied me a audition the Manager that made the schedule and a new Manager. So while I'm fighting my case they didn't want to hear it. The new Manager looks at me and says "why aren't you shaved?" I said ask those two. They didn't answer him so I told him I had it for Religious beliefs. He gives me this look and asks sarcastically "Oh what Religion are you?" I say to him "You can't ask me that. I'm pretty sure that's illegal" HR rep gives him a look like you idiot shut the hell up.
So I have this whole meeting recorded along with other meetings with Managers that don't agree with what upper management was doing. I have all great reviews and was one of the top performers at my job.
It all comes down to the casino wanting younger people not better people and doing anything to make you quit or fire you.
Also I was hired with a beard and the rules have always allowed them.
So what do you guys think my options are?