Every Friday I bring sardines and egg-salad for lunch at work, and I microwave them both at the same time. My boss told me it is starting to stink the office to "high-heaven" when I prepare my meal, and to bring a different meal. I told him that I am entitled to whatever the "fudge" i can bring. Can I sue him for religious dscrimination, as he said "high heaven"
? NEXT TIME I AM GOING TO BRING THIS AND THROW IT ON HIS DESK. BLAHHH BOO.
2006-07-30 15:15:13 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
My supervisor used to do the same, but with salmon, and it was impossible to breathe in the office after that. I told her about it, and as a considerate, nice coworker, she does not bring it anymore ( and she's my boss!). Maybe there's a lesson for you in my story.
2006-07-30 15:20:59 · answer #1 · answered by jetfan 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Religious Discrimination? Using the term "High Heaven" doesn't mean you believe in Heaven (also there are "litteral" places called "High Heaven" (like there are at least a few clubs I have seen in Los Angelos and New York called High Heaven) . Also How many athiests have I heard say "God D*^%" (of course they will believe one day). So most judges will just say it is a "common use" expression and will not qualify. Even if you could get a lawyer to take the case. However you do have the right to eat whatever you want as long as it is not a health hazard to others. So there are other things you could take to the labor board it you really wanted to push it. Just stay away from the "religious" angle.
2006-07-30 22:24:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, if it is truly that offensive, then the most polite and considerate thing to do is change your lunch menu. Save the "stinky" stuff for home. And your reaction was very rude, so I'm sure he didn't appreciate it. And "high heaven" is just a simply figure of speech, and there's really nothing religious about it, so no. You can't sue him and hope to gain anything but embarrassment.
2006-07-30 22:21:14 · answer #3 · answered by LokiBuff 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have a fudging attitude. Your right to freedom ends where it infringes on someone else's freedom. You can find something else to eat that is not a distraction. You have the right to not bathe or change clothes—I'd fire you if you stunk up the office to high heaven. If you wore perfume that irritated your co-workers and you couldn't be considerate, I'd fire you then too. I don't expect a best answer from my stinky answer—so fire me.
2006-07-30 22:40:30 · answer #4 · answered by DrB 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your protest has been duly noted, sent up to superiors for
review and possibly, further disciplinary action.
2006-07-30 22:22:39 · answer #5 · answered by Jake 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree, get a life and quit being a ....
LOSER!!!!!
(At least you could make up a new Edna and be entertaining instead of an idiot.)
2006-07-30 22:20:17 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on where you work.
2006-07-30 22:19:12 · answer #7 · answered by Doctor Hand 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No life yet, I see.
2006-07-30 22:17:22 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋