nissandave
Member
What is the name of your state? NC
I recently accepted a position with a company that was getting ready to open another unit of operation in another city. This was a franchise of a company based out of Florida.
Well, upon hiring, it was stated to me that I would have to complete a training course from the corporation in Florida because one of the requirements the corporation imposed on franchise owners in order to open new units of operation was that the franchise MUST have a certified manager that successfully completes the corporation's training program.
Well, I went for the corporation training, and guess what happened. My score was influenced because of the fact that I refused to participate in "after-class" activities that included the consumption of alcoholic beverages because my religious beliefs deems that inappropriate. I stated to the corporate rep of the reason I did refuse participation and my beliefs were acknowledged. Unfortunately, my score was of a failing status based solely upon this issue. Furthermore, at no time, there was no mention that these "after-class" activities were required to successfully complete the course.
In my belief, I have a very legitimate case against this company in that they violated my rights as found in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Additionally, I was not given equal opportunity to some activities in class that could have influenced my score in a positive manner as well. This particular activity occurred on the last day of training in class. I was told the day before that I had failed and that I did not need to come to class the final day.
What are your thoughts upon this matter and do you think I have a valid argument?
I recently accepted a position with a company that was getting ready to open another unit of operation in another city. This was a franchise of a company based out of Florida.
Well, upon hiring, it was stated to me that I would have to complete a training course from the corporation in Florida because one of the requirements the corporation imposed on franchise owners in order to open new units of operation was that the franchise MUST have a certified manager that successfully completes the corporation's training program.
Well, I went for the corporation training, and guess what happened. My score was influenced because of the fact that I refused to participate in "after-class" activities that included the consumption of alcoholic beverages because my religious beliefs deems that inappropriate. I stated to the corporate rep of the reason I did refuse participation and my beliefs were acknowledged. Unfortunately, my score was of a failing status based solely upon this issue. Furthermore, at no time, there was no mention that these "after-class" activities were required to successfully complete the course.
In my belief, I have a very legitimate case against this company in that they violated my rights as found in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Additionally, I was not given equal opportunity to some activities in class that could have influenced my score in a positive manner as well. This particular activity occurred on the last day of training in class. I was told the day before that I had failed and that I did not need to come to class the final day.
What are your thoughts upon this matter and do you think I have a valid argument?